MgV2Zn4O8

MgV2Zn4O8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide material known for its structural diversity and complex elemental composition.

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Crystal structure of MgV2Zn4O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgV2Zn4O8

MgV2Zn4O8 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, zinc, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a unique intersection of transition metal chemistry and oxide physics, offering a distinct electronic profile for exploratory research in solid-state science. The compound is characterized by structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across crystallographic databases. While it currently sits above the thermodynamic stability hull, its existence in multiple structural forms highlights the intricate phase landscape of multimetallic oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgV2Zn4O8, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.20–1.49 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.157 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

16
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgV2Zn4O8 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgV2Zn4O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgV2Zn4O8?

MgV2Zn4O8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide material known for its structural diversity and complex elemental composition.

More questions
What is MgV2Zn4O8 used for?
MgV2Zn4O8 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of MgV2Zn4O8?
MgV2Zn4O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.20–1.49 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is MgV2Zn4O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.49 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgV2Zn4O8 thermodynamically stable?
MgV2Zn4O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.157 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of MgV2Zn4O8 are known?
16 structures of MgV2Zn4O8 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgV2Zn4O8 contain?
MgV2Zn4O8 contains Mg, O, V, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgV2Zn4O8 come from?
MgV2Zn4O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized quaternary oxide, MgV2Zn4O8 serves as a case study in the structural variability of complex metal-oxygen systems. Without direct structural siblings in this specific composition space, it stands as a unique example of how magnesium, vanadium, and zinc can coordinate to form semiconducting oxide frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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