Na2MgV2Cd2O8

Na2MgV2Cd2O8 is a complex, semiconducting oxide composed of sodium, magnesium, vanadium, and cadmium that is studied for its structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of Na2MgV2Cd2O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Na2MgV2Cd2O8

Na2MgV2Cd2O8 is a multi-element oxide featuring a complex arrangement of sodium, magnesium, vanadium, and cadmium. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized composition often investigated for its unique electronic properties in solid-state chemistry.

Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered metastable, suggesting it requires precise synthesis conditions to stabilize. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance as a subject of interest for researchers exploring complex oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Na2MgV2Cd2O8, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.42–1.58 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.132 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

14
2 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Na2MgV2Cd2O8 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchSemiconductor material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Na2MgV2Cd2O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Na2MgV2Cd2O8?

Na2MgV2Cd2O8 is a complex, semiconducting oxide composed of sodium, magnesium, vanadium, and cadmium that is studied for its structural diversity.

More questions
What is Na2MgV2Cd2O8 used for?
Na2MgV2Cd2O8 is used in solid-state chemistry research and semiconductor material studies.
What is the band gap of Na2MgV2Cd2O8?
Na2MgV2Cd2O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.42–1.58 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Na2MgV2Cd2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.58 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Na2MgV2Cd2O8 thermodynamically stable?
Na2MgV2Cd2O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.132 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Na2MgV2Cd2O8 are known?
14 structures of Na2MgV2Cd2O8 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Na2MgV2Cd2O8 contain?
Na2MgV2Cd2O8 contains Cd, Mg, Na, O, and V (5 elements).
Where does the data for Na2MgV2Cd2O8 come from?
Na2MgV2Cd2O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-component oxide, Na2MgV2Cd2O8 serves as a distinct example of how combining diverse metallic cations can influence the electronic and structural landscape of a material, even when the resulting phase is energetically challenging to synthesize.

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

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