V2Zn2O7
V2Zn2O7 is a stable, semiconducting spinel oxide used primarily as a catalyst in chemical synthesis.
About V2Zn2O7
V2Zn2O7 is a complex spinel oxide that stands out for its thermodynamic stability, sitting securely on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a compelling candidate for catalytic applications where charge transfer and surface reactivity are critical.
This compound is part of a diverse family of oxides known for their structural versatility and catalytic utility. Its ability to maintain a stable lattice structure under various conditions allows it to function effectively in industrial processes that require durable, active materials for chemical transformations.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for V2Zn2O7, 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 V2Zn2O7.
Applications
Where V2Zn2O7 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about V2Zn2O7, answered from cross-validated data.
What is V2Zn2O7?
V2Zn2O7 is a stable, semiconducting spinel oxide used primarily as a catalyst in chemical synthesis.
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How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Within the broader class of spinel oxides and related binary oxides like ZnO and NiO, V2Zn2O7 provides a more complex coordination environment than simple binary systems. While materials like MgAl2O4 serve as classic structural benchmarks for the spinel framework, V2Zn2O7 leverages its specific transition metal configuration to offer distinct catalytic pathways compared to simpler oxides like Al2O3 or complex perovskites like LaMnO3.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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