MgVMoO5

MgVMoO5 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide material that exists in a metastable state.

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Crystal structure of MgVMoO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgVMoO5

MgVMoO5 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, molybdenum, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized chemical system that has been the subject of structural investigation across multiple databases. Its electronic properties suggest potential utility in advanced electronic or catalytic applications where specific band structures are required. The material is characterized by its position relative to the thermodynamic ground state, indicating it is a metastable phase. This metastability is a critical factor for researchers, as it often points to unique synthesis pathways or specific conditions required to stabilize the crystal lattice for practical use.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgVMoO5, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.81–1.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.137 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

13
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgVMoO5 is used.

Solid-state researchCatalysisElectronic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgVMoO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgVMoO5?

MgVMoO5 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide material that exists in a metastable state.

More questions
What is MgVMoO5 used for?
MgVMoO5 is used in solid-state research, catalysis, and electronic material development.
What is the band gap of MgVMoO5?
MgVMoO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.81–1.41 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is MgVMoO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.41 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgVMoO5 thermodynamically stable?
MgVMoO5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.137 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of MgVMoO5 are known?
13 structures of MgVMoO5 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgVMoO5 contain?
MgVMoO5 contains Mg, Mo, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgVMoO5 come from?
MgVMoO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, MgVMoO5 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in its immediate class, it serves as an important case study for understanding how the interplay of magnesium, vanadium, and molybdenum influences electronic behavior and structural stability in complex oxide systems.

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

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