NbV3O8

NbV3O8 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide of niobium and vanadium studied for its complex structural arrangements.

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Crystal structure of NbV3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NbV3O8

NbV3O8 is a complex ternary oxide composed of niobium, vanadium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that bridge the gap between traditional insulators and conductive oxides, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state studies.

Due to its metastable nature, this compound represents a unique phase in the niobium-vanadium-oxygen system. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations, reflecting the complex coordination environments possible within this multi-metal oxide framework.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NbV3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.37–1.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.038 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NbV3O8 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationTransition metal oxide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NbV3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NbV3O8?

NbV3O8 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary oxide of niobium and vanadium studied for its complex structural arrangements.

More questions
What is NbV3O8 used for?
NbV3O8 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and transition metal oxide studies.
What is the band gap of NbV3O8?
NbV3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.37–1.23 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is NbV3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NbV3O8 thermodynamically stable?
NbV3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.038 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of NbV3O8 are known?
12 structures of NbV3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does NbV3O8 contain?
NbV3O8 contains Nb, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for NbV3O8 come from?
NbV3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized ternary oxide, NbV3O8 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. Unlike more common binary oxides, its complex stoichiometry allows for nuanced control over electronic properties, positioning it as a significant candidate for exploring phase stability and structural transitions in transition metal oxide systems.

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

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