NaVF3

NaVF3 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of sodium, vanadium, and fluorine.

FNaV
Crystal structure of NaVF3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaVF3

NaVF3 is a ternary fluoride compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement of sodium, vanadium, and fluorine atoms.

This material is of significant interest in solid-state chemistry due to its structural versatility, evidenced by numerous reported crystalline configurations. Its stable nature makes it a compelling subject for researchers investigating new functional inorganic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaVF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.70–2.02 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaVF3 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaVF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaVF3?

NaVF3 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of sodium, vanadium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is NaVF3 used for?
NaVF3 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of NaVF3?
NaVF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.70–2.02 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is NaVF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaVF3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaVF3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaVF3 are known?
13 structures of NaVF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaVF3 contain?
NaVF3 contains F, Na, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaVF3 come from?
NaVF3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary fluoride, NaVF3 occupies a unique position in materials research, serving as a foundational example of stable vanadium-based halides that offer a platform for exploring electronic and magnetic phenomena in complex ionic lattices.

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

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