V2ZnO6

V2ZnO6 is a semiconducting spinel oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for catalytic applications due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

Crystal structure of V2ZnO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V2ZnO6

V2ZnO6 is a complex spinel oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. Its position near the thermodynamic hull suggests that it is a viable target for experimental synthesis and structural characterization in materials science laboratories.

This compound represents a specialized member of the broader spinel oxide catalyst family. Its unique combination of vanadium and zinc within an oxygen framework provides a distinct electronic environment that is highly relevant for researchers investigating surface-active materials and heterogeneous catalysis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V2ZnO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.34–2.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.019 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

18
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where V2ZnO6 is used.

Heterogeneous catalysisMaterials science researchSurface-active material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V2ZnO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V2ZnO6?

V2ZnO6 is a semiconducting spinel oxide compound that is considered a promising candidate for catalytic applications due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is V2ZnO6 used for?
V2ZnO6 is used in heterogeneous catalysis, materials science research, and surface-active material development.
What is the band gap of V2ZnO6?
V2ZnO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.34–2.42 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is V2ZnO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V2ZnO6 thermodynamically stable?
V2ZnO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.019 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of V2ZnO6 are known?
18 structures of V2ZnO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does V2ZnO6 contain?
V2ZnO6 contains O, V, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for V2ZnO6 come from?
V2ZnO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of spinel and related oxide catalysts, V2ZnO6 occupies a niche position compared to more conventional materials like ZnO or MgAl2O4. While simple binary oxides such as NiO and CuO are widely utilized for their established redox properties, V2ZnO6 offers a more complex structural architecture that may provide enhanced selectivity or activity in specialized catalytic pathways.

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Related Compounds

Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.

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

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