V4P2O13

V4P2O13 is a metastable semiconducting transition-metal phosphate used primarily in materials research to explore complex vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen frameworks.

Crystal structure of V4P2O13
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V4P2O13

V4P2O13 is a semiconducting transition-metal phosphate characterized by its complex structural arrangements. As a metastable phase, it represents a specialized configuration within the vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen system, offering researchers insights into the structural diversity of metal phosphates. Its electronic nature makes it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Beyond its theoretical significance, this compound is investigated for its potential role in electrochemical or catalytic applications where specific oxidation states of vanadium are required. It serves as a model for understanding how phosphorus-oxygen frameworks stabilize transition metal centers in non-equilibrium states.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V4P2O13, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.039 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where V4P2O13 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesCatalysis research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V4P2O13, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V4P2O13?

V4P2O13 is a metastable semiconducting transition-metal phosphate used primarily in materials research to explore complex vanadium-phosphorus-oxygen frameworks.

More questions
What is V4P2O13 used for?
V4P2O13 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and catalysis research.
What is the band gap of V4P2O13?
V4P2O13 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.44 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is V4P2O13 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V4P2O13 thermodynamically stable?
V4P2O13 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.039 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of V4P2O13 are known?
5 structures of V4P2O13 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does V4P2O13 contain?
V4P2O13 contains O, P, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for V4P2O13 come from?
V4P2O13 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Unlike the well-known, highly stable olivine-structured battery materials such as LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4, V4P2O13 exists as a metastable phase. While its siblings like TiP2O7 or LiFeP2O7 are often studied for their robust framework stability in energy storage, V4P2O13 offers a distinct structural motif that highlights the broader compositional flexibility of transition-metal phosphates.

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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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