NdVO4

Neodymium orthovanadate · Neodymium vanadate

Neodymium orthovanadate is a stable insulating oxide primarily used in the development of laser host materials and advanced optical phosphors.

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Crystal structure of NdVO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Neodymium orthovanadate

Neodymium orthovanadate is a thermodynamically stable oxide that functions as a wide-gap insulator. Its robust structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of significant interest for researchers exploring complex metal oxides with specific optical and magnetic functionalities.

This compound is primarily utilized in the development of specialized laser materials and phosphors. Its ability to host rare-earth ions within a stable lattice framework allows for efficient light emission, positioning it as a valuable component in photonics and high-performance optical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

3.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting NdVO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Neodymium orthovanadate is used.

Laser host materialsOptical phosphorsPhotonic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is NdVO4?

Neodymium orthovanadate is a stable insulating oxide primarily used in the development of laser host materials and advanced optical phosphors.

More questions
What is NdVO4 used for?
Neodymium orthovanadate (NdVO4) is used in laser host materials, optical phosphors, and photonic components.
What is the band gap of NdVO4?
Neodymium orthovanadate (NdVO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.02 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is NdVO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.02 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is NdVO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Neodymium orthovanadate (NdVO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NdVO4 are known?
5 structures of NdVO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is NdVO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for NdVO4 include sol gel, solid state (7 procedures documented).
What elements does NdVO4 contain?
Neodymium orthovanadate (NdVO4) contains Nd, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for NdVO4 come from?
NdVO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable orthovanadate, this compound serves as a foundational material within the broader family of rare-earth vanadates. It is characterized by its high structural reliability, which allows it to maintain consistent performance in demanding optical environments compared to less stable or more defect-prone members of the oxide class.

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

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