NaV3O8

NaV3O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of sodium, vanadium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of NaV3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaV3O8

NaV3O8 is a complex sodium vanadate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of sodium, vanadium, and oxygen atoms.

This compound is of significant interest for researchers investigating vanadium-based materials for energy storage and catalytic systems. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, makes it a versatile candidate for various electrochemical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaV3O8, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.90–2.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
4 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NaV3O8.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where NaV3O8 is used.

Electrochemical energy storageCatalysisBattery electrode materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaV3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaV3O8?

NaV3O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of sodium, vanadium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is NaV3O8 used for?
NaV3O8 is used in electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, and battery electrode materials.
What is the band gap of NaV3O8?
NaV3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.90–2.08 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is NaV3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.08 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaV3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaV3O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaV3O8 are known?
11 structures of NaV3O8 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is NaV3O8 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for NaV3O8 include solid state.
What elements does NaV3O8 contain?
NaV3O8 contains Na, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaV3O8 come from?
NaV3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone member of its structural class in this context, NaV3O8 serves as a foundational example of a stable, semiconducting ternary vanadate, providing a baseline for understanding how structural variations in similar sodium-vanadium-oxygen systems influence electronic and material performance.

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

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