V2OF5

V2OF5 is a stable, semiconducting vanadium oxyfluoride compound recognized for its well-defined structural characteristics.

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Crystal structure of V2OF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V2OF5

V2OF5 is a distinct vanadium-based oxyfluoride characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust inorganic compound of interest for fundamental materials science studies.

Given the significant body of reported structural data, this compound serves as a key reference point for understanding vanadium-oxygen-fluorine coordination environments. Its stability makes it a compelling candidate for further investigation in specialized chemical and electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V2OF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.53–1.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

101
3 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where V2OF5 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental electronic property analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V2OF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V2OF5?

V2OF5 is a stable, semiconducting vanadium oxyfluoride compound recognized for its well-defined structural characteristics.

More questions
What is V2OF5 used for?
V2OF5 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental electronic property analysis.
What is the band gap of V2OF5?
V2OF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.53–1.88 eV across 101 reported structures.
Is V2OF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V2OF5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — V2OF5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of V2OF5 are known?
101 structures of V2OF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does V2OF5 contain?
V2OF5 contains F, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for V2OF5 come from?
V2OF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the vanadium oxyfluoride family, V2OF5 occupies a stable position that distinguishes it from more volatile or metastable compositions, serving as a foundational reference for the study of complex transition metal oxyfluorides.

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

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