NbVO5

NbVO5 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide of niobium and vanadium that exhibits significant structural variety.

NbOV
Crystal structure of NbVO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NbVO5

NbVO5 is a semiconducting oxide composed of niobium, vanadium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that has been characterized across multiple independent databases. Its electronic nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating transition metal oxide systems. The material is notable for its structural diversity, with numerous reported phases that suggest a complex landscape of atomic arrangements. This stability and electronic character position it as a candidate for further exploration in functional materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NbVO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.75–2.18 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, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NbVO5 is used.

Semiconductor researchTransition metal oxide catalysisSolid-state electronics development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NbVO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NbVO5?

NbVO5 is a stable, semiconducting ternary oxide of niobium and vanadium that exhibits significant structural variety.

More questions
What is NbVO5 used for?
NbVO5 is used in semiconductor research, transition metal oxide catalysis, and solid-state electronics development.
What is the band gap of NbVO5?
NbVO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.75–2.18 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is NbVO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.18 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NbVO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NbVO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NbVO5 are known?
13 structures of NbVO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does NbVO5 contain?
NbVO5 contains Nb, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for NbVO5 come from?
NbVO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct transition metal oxide, NbVO5 serves as a foundational example of complex ternary systems where niobium and vanadium interact to form a stable lattice. While it currently stands as a unique entry in this context, its thermodynamic stability provides a benchmark for understanding how mixed-metal oxides can be engineered for specific electronic behaviors compared to simpler binary oxides.

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

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