Rb2V4O9

Rb2V4O9 is a semimetallic rubidium vanadium oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized for experimental study.

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Crystal structure of Rb2V4O9
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb2V4O9

Rb2V4O9 is a complex vanadium oxide characterized by its near-zero-gap electronic structure, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials. Its composition suggests a unique arrangement of vanadium and oxygen polyhedra balanced by rubidium cations, which influences its electronic behavior and structural integrity.

As a material identified as being near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a likely candidate for successful laboratory synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases underscores its significance as a subject of ongoing investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb2V4O9, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.005 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Rb2V4O9 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchElectronic materials developmentVanadium-based catalyst exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb2V4O9, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb2V4O9?

Rb2V4O9 is a semimetallic rubidium vanadium oxide that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized for experimental study.

More questions
What is Rb2V4O9 used for?
Rb2V4O9 is used in solid-state chemistry research, electronic materials development, and vanadium-based catalyst exploration.
What is the band gap of Rb2V4O9?
Rb2V4O9 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.10 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Rb2V4O9 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Rb2V4O9 thermodynamically stable?
Rb2V4O9 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Rb2V4O9 are known?
5 structures of Rb2V4O9 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb2V4O9 contain?
Rb2V4O9 contains O, Rb, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb2V4O9 come from?
Rb2V4O9 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct vanadium-based oxide, this compound occupies a specific niche in inorganic materials science where its semimetallic nature distinguishes it from more common wide-gap insulating oxides. Its structural stability makes it a promising candidate for further exploration within the broader family of alkali metal vanadates.

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

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