V2P3O10
V2P3O10 is a semiconducting transition-metal phosphate that exists in a metastable state and is studied for its potential in electrochemical and catalytic applications.
About V2P3O10
V2P3O10 is a complex transition-metal phosphate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a metastable phase, it represents a specialized structural arrangement within the vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen system, offering researchers a distinct platform for exploring ion-transport and redox-active properties.
This material is primarily investigated for its potential in electrochemical applications where structural stability and electronic conductivity are critical. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its scientific interest as a versatile candidate for high-performance energy storage and catalytic frameworks.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for V2P3O10, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for V2P3O10, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P21/m (No. 11) | monoclinic | 0.90 | 0.0258 | -8.216 | 3.24 |
| P21/m (No. 11) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P21/m (No. 11) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 3.53 |
| P21/m (No. 11) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 3.24 |
| P21/m (No. 11) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 3.34 |
Applications
Where V2P3O10 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about V2P3O10, answered from cross-validated data.
What is V2P3O10?
V2P3O10 is a semiconducting transition-metal phosphate that exists in a metastable state and is studied for its potential in electrochemical and catalytic applications.
What is V2P3O10 used for?
What is the band gap of V2P3O10?
Is V2P3O10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is V2P3O10 thermodynamically stable?
What is the crystal structure of V2P3O10?
What is the density of V2P3O10?
How many polymorphs of V2P3O10 are known?
What elements does V2P3O10 contain?
Where does the data for V2P3O10 come from?
How It Compares
Within the transition-metal phosphates class.
Within the diverse family of transition-metal phosphates, V2P3O10 occupies a niche position compared to well-known battery materials like LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4. While those compounds are widely utilized for their stable olivine structures in lithium-ion storage, V2P3O10 is characterized by its metastable nature and unique phosphorus-oxygen network, distinguishing it from the more common pyrophosphates such as TiP2O7 or LiFeP2O7.
Related Compounds
Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
- mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
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