V4O7F5

V4O7F5 is a semiconducting vanadium oxyfluoride that is theoretically stable and structurally diverse.

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Crystal structure of V4O7F5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V4O7F5

V4O7F5 is a complex oxyfluoride compound comprising vanadium, oxygen, and fluorine. Its electronic structure classifies it as a semiconductor, positioning it as a subject of interest for advanced functional material research.

Due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. The significant number of reported structures suggests a rich configurational landscape that warrants further investigation into its physical properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V4O7F5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–1.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

57
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where V4O7F5 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science explorationAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V4O7F5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V4O7F5?

V4O7F5 is a semiconducting vanadium oxyfluoride that is theoretically stable and structurally diverse.

More questions
What is V4O7F5 used for?
V4O7F5 is used in solid-state electronic research, materials science exploration, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of V4O7F5?
V4O7F5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–1.68 eV across 57 reported structures.
Is V4O7F5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V4O7F5 thermodynamically stable?
V4O7F5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of V4O7F5 are known?
57 structures of V4O7F5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does V4O7F5 contain?
V4O7F5 contains F, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for V4O7F5 come from?
V4O7F5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxyfluoride, V4O7F5 occupies a specialized niche within inorganic chemistry. Unlike more common binary oxides, its mixed-anion framework allows for tunable electronic characteristics, providing a distinct structural profile compared to simpler vanadium-based compounds.

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

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