V2PO5

V2PO5 is a stable transition-metal phosphate semiconductor that serves as a structural model for advanced inorganic materials.

Crystal structure of V2PO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V2PO5

V2PO5 is a transition-metal phosphate that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new functional materials within the phosphate family. The compound is well-characterized, with multiple reported structural variations across major materials databases. This stability and structural diversity suggest potential utility in electrochemical systems where robust host lattices are required for ion transport or redox activity. As a member of the transition-metal phosphate class, it serves as a fundamental building block for exploring complex oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V2PO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where V2PO5 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchSolid-state ion conductorsCatalysis research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V2PO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V2PO5?

V2PO5 is a stable transition-metal phosphate semiconductor that serves as a structural model for advanced inorganic materials.

More questions
What is V2PO5 used for?
V2PO5 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, solid-state ion conductors, and catalysis research.
What is the band gap of V2PO5?
V2PO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is V2PO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V2PO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — V2PO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of V2PO5 are known?
6 structures of V2PO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does V2PO5 contain?
V2PO5 contains O, P, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for V2PO5 come from?
V2PO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Within the broader class of transition-metal phosphates, V2PO5 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-known battery cathode materials like LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4. While its siblings are frequently studied for their specific lithium-intercalation properties, V2PO5 represents a stable, binary-like phosphate framework that provides a different structural environment for transition metal coordination, contrasting with the more complex pyrophosphate structures like LiFeP2O7 or TiP2O7.

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Related Compounds

Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.

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

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