MgVAgO4

MgVAgO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of MgVAgO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgVAgO4

MgVAgO4 is a quaternary oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, silver, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, offering distinct electronic properties that arise from the interaction of its constituent transition metal and alkaline earth elements.

This compound is categorized as a near-hull material, indicating that it is thermodynamically favorable and likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its potential as a subject for further experimental investigation in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgVAgO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.019 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MgVAgO4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgVAgO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgVAgO4?

MgVAgO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is MgVAgO4 used for?
MgVAgO4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of MgVAgO4?
MgVAgO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.21 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MgVAgO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.21 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgVAgO4 thermodynamically stable?
MgVAgO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.019 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgVAgO4 are known?
5 structures of MgVAgO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgVAgO4 contain?
MgVAgO4 contains Ag, Mg, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgVAgO4 come from?
MgVAgO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a quaternary oxide with a semiconducting electronic profile, MgVAgO4 represents a specialized composition within the broader landscape of complex metal oxides. While it does not share a direct structural class with other common binary or ternary oxides, its near-hull stability suggests it could serve as a model for exploring how silver and vanadium integration influences the electronic behavior of magnesium-based oxide frameworks.

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

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