VW

VW is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from vanadium and tungsten.

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

About VW

VW is a metallic binary compound composed of vanadium and tungsten. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that is highly favored in its chemical system.

Due to its metallic nature, the material exhibits characteristic electronic properties suitable for applications where conductivity and structural integrity are paramount. Its status is underscored by extensive documentation across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for VW, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

175
5 databases, 33 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of VW. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting VW.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where VW is used.

High-temperature structural alloysRefractory metal researchMetallurgical additives
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is VW?

VW is a thermodynamically stable metallic compound formed from vanadium and tungsten.

More questions
What is VW used for?
VW is used in high-temperature structural alloys, refractory metal research, and metallurgical additives.
What is the band gap of VW?
VW is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is VW a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is VW thermodynamically stable?
Yes — VW sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of VW are known?
175 structures of VW are reported across 5 databases, spanning 33 distinct space groups.
How is VW synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for VW include sol gel, solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does VW contain?
VW contains V and W (2 elements).
Where does the data for VW come from?
VW data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone binary phase in this system, VW serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between vanadium and tungsten. It occupies a distinct position of stability, providing a baseline for exploring the phase space of transition metal alloys.

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

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