MgV4As2O13

MgV4As2O13 is a metastable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of magnesium, vanadium, arsenic, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of MgV4As2O13 (triclinic, P1 (No. 1))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgV4As2O13

MgV4As2O13 is a complex inorganic compound featuring a combination of magnesium, vanadium, arsenic, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research and potential functional applications. Its structural arrangement is characterized by a high degree of complexity, reflecting the diverse coordination environments of its constituent elements.

While this compound is classified as metastable, it represents a significant structural motif within its chemical family. The interplay between the transition metal vanadium and the arsenic-oxygen framework creates a distinct electronic landscape that differentiates it from more common binary or ternary oxides. Its study contributes to the broader understanding of how complex polyanionic networks influence the stability and electronic behavior of semiconducting materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgV4As2O13, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.72–1.55 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.096 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

16
2 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for MgV4As2O13, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.270.0962-7.8284.13
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.550.1210-7.8034.01
P1 (No. 1)triclinic0.720.1656-7.7593.59
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.290.1870-7.7373.90
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic3.90
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.30
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.06
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.01
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.43
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.18
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic3.96
P1 (No. 1)Triclinic4.31
Uses

Applications

Where MgV4As2O13 is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor materials developmentFundamental materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgV4As2O13, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgV4As2O13?

MgV4As2O13 is a metastable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of magnesium, vanadium, arsenic, and oxygen.

More questions
What is MgV4As2O13 used for?
MgV4As2O13 is used in solid-state research, semiconductor materials development, and fundamental materials science.
What is the band gap of MgV4As2O13?
MgV4As2O13 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.72–1.55 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is MgV4As2O13 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.55 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgV4As2O13 thermodynamically stable?
MgV4As2O13 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.096 eV/atom (metastable).
What is the crystal structure of MgV4As2O13?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of MgV4As2O13 is triclinic symmetry, space group P1 (No. 1).
What is the density of MgV4As2O13?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of MgV4As2O13 is 4.13 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of MgV4As2O13 are known?
16 structures of MgV4As2O13 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgV4As2O13 contain?
MgV4As2O13 contains As, Mg, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgV4As2O13 come from?
MgV4As2O13 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical group, MgV4As2O13 serves as an important reference point for exploring the structural diversity of complex arsenate-vanadates. Without direct structural siblings for comparison, it stands as a distinct example of how metastable phases can be stabilized through specific stoichiometry and atomic arrangement, providing a valuable case study for researchers investigating unconventional semiconducting oxides.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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