V2Cu3O8

V2Cu3O8 is a semiconducting ternary oxide catalyst that shows promise for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

Crystal structure of V2Cu3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V2Cu3O8

V2Cu3O8 is a semiconducting oxide that belongs to the broader family of spinel-related catalytic materials. Its electronic structure and near-hull thermodynamic stability suggest it is a viable candidate for synthesis and subsequent functional testing in chemical processes.

This compound is of significant interest to materials scientists investigating complex transition metal oxides. By leveraging the interplay between copper and vanadium, it offers a unique platform for developing active sites in heterogeneous catalysis, where stable oxide frameworks are essential for long-term performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V2Cu3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.05–0.12 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.021 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting V2Cu3O8.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where V2Cu3O8 is used.

Heterogeneous catalysisChemical synthesisMaterials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V2Cu3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V2Cu3O8?

V2Cu3O8 is a semiconducting ternary oxide catalyst that shows promise for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is V2Cu3O8 used for?
V2Cu3O8 is used in heterogeneous catalysis, chemical synthesis, and materials science research.
What is the band gap of V2Cu3O8?
V2Cu3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.05–0.12 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is V2Cu3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.12 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V2Cu3O8 thermodynamically stable?
V2Cu3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.021 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of V2Cu3O8 are known?
9 structures of V2Cu3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is V2Cu3O8 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for V2Cu3O8 include solid state.
What elements does V2Cu3O8 contain?
V2Cu3O8 contains Cu, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for V2Cu3O8 come from?
V2Cu3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of spinel and transition metal oxide catalysts, V2Cu3O8 occupies a distinct niche compared to simpler binary oxides like CuO or ZnO. While materials such as LaMnO3 or MgAl2O4 are well-established benchmarks for structural stability and catalytic activity, V2Cu3O8 represents a more complex ternary arrangement that provides tunable electronic properties for specialized catalytic pathways.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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