MoAs2O7

MoAs2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating molybdenum arsenate compound used in fundamental materials research.

AsMoO
Crystal structure of MoAs2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MoAs2O7

MoAs2O7 is a complex oxide featuring molybdenum and arsenic. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits insulating electronic characteristics, typical of many complex arsenate-molybdate frameworks. Its stability and distinct chemical composition make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized inorganic materials with wide-gap electronic profiles.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MoAs2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.52–3.01 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 MoAs2O7 is used.

Materials science researchInorganic chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MoAs2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MoAs2O7?

MoAs2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating molybdenum arsenate compound used in fundamental materials research.

More questions
What is MoAs2O7 used for?
MoAs2O7 is used in materials science research and inorganic chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of MoAs2O7?
MoAs2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.52–3.01 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is MoAs2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.01 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is MoAs2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MoAs2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MoAs2O7 are known?
4 structures of MoAs2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MoAs2O7 contain?
MoAs2O7 contains As, Mo, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for MoAs2O7 come from?
MoAs2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, MoAs2O7 serves as a representative example of stable molybdenum-arsenic oxide frameworks. Its position on the convex hull indicates a high degree of thermodynamic favorability compared to alternative arrangements of its constituent elements, highlighting its potential as a baseline material for further structural and electronic exploration.

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

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