V2Pb3O8
V2Pb3O8 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing lead and vanadium.

About V2Pb3O8
V2Pb3O8 is a complex oxide composed of lead, vanadium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that is well-documented across multiple structural databases. Its insulating electronic character defines its behavior as a wide-band-gap material, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.
Because of its stable nature and distinct stoichiometry, this compound serves as a key reference point for researchers investigating the phase space of ternary lead-vanadium oxides. Its structural complexity and stability suggest potential utility in specialized electronic or optical applications where insulating properties are required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for V2Pb3O8, 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.
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting V2Pb3O8.
Applications
Where V2Pb3O8 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about V2Pb3O8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is V2Pb3O8?
V2Pb3O8 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxide containing lead and vanadium.
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How It Compares
As a singular entry in this specific compositional space, V2Pb3O8 serves as a foundational benchmark for understanding the stability and structural diversity of complex lead-vanadium oxides.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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