Na3VO4

Sodium orthovanadate · Sodium vanadate

Sodium orthovanadate is a stable, insulating inorganic salt frequently utilized as a chemical reagent and a subject of structural study.

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Crystal structure of Na3VO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sodium orthovanadate

Sodium orthovanadate is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound that exhibits wide-gap insulating electronic characteristics. Its structural versatility is highlighted by numerous reported configurations across multiple databases, reflecting its significance in fundamental solid-state chemistry.

This material serves as a critical precursor and reference point in the study of vanadium-based oxides. Due to its stability on the convex hull, it remains a focal point for researchers investigating ion mobility and the synthesis of complex functional materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

3.90–4.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Sodium orthovanadate is used.

Chemical reagentPrecursor for vanadium-based functional materialsMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sodium orthovanadate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Na3VO4?

Sodium orthovanadate is a stable, insulating inorganic salt frequently utilized as a chemical reagent and a subject of structural study.

More questions
What is Na3VO4 used for?
Sodium orthovanadate (Na3VO4) is used in chemical reagent, precursor for vanadium-based functional materials, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of Na3VO4?
Sodium orthovanadate (Na3VO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.90–4.06 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Na3VO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.06 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Na3VO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sodium orthovanadate (Na3VO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Na3VO4 are known?
13 structures of Na3VO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Na3VO4 contain?
Sodium orthovanadate (Na3VO4) contains Na, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Na3VO4 come from?
Na3VO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone representative of its chemical family, sodium orthovanadate serves as a benchmark for stability and structural integrity within vanadium-based oxide systems, providing a foundation for understanding the broader behavior of alkali metal vanadates.

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

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