Mo8Nd4O30

Mo8Nd4O30 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating complex oxide containing molybdenum and neodymium.

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Crystal structure of Mo8Nd4O30
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo8Nd4O30

Mo8Nd4O30 is a complex oxide composed of molybdenum, neodymium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, characterized by a wide-band-gap insulating electronic nature.

This material is of significant interest in solid-state chemistry due to its structural complexity. Its stable configuration makes it a subject of study for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and transition metal oxides in advanced electronic or ceramic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo8Nd4O30, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.58–3.24 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mo8Nd4O30 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchAdvanced ceramic material developmentElectronic material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo8Nd4O30, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo8Nd4O30?

Mo8Nd4O30 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating complex oxide containing molybdenum and neodymium.

More questions
What is Mo8Nd4O30 used for?
Mo8Nd4O30 is used in solid-state chemistry research, advanced ceramic material development, and electronic material studies.
What is the band gap of Mo8Nd4O30?
Mo8Nd4O30 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.58–3.24 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Mo8Nd4O30 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.24 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Mo8Nd4O30 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Mo8Nd4O30 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Mo8Nd4O30 are known?
4 structures of Mo8Nd4O30 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mo8Nd4O30 contain?
Mo8Nd4O30 contains Mo, Nd, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo8Nd4O30 come from?
Mo8Nd4O30 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the complex molybdate family, Mo8Nd4O30 serves as a distinct example of how rare-earth ions can stabilize intricate molybdenum-oxygen frameworks. While many similar compounds exhibit varied electronic behaviors, this specific phase is notable for its insulating character and thermodynamic stability, positioning it as a reliable building block in the broader landscape of multi-component oxide materials.

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

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