Y2V2O7

Y2V2O7 is a semiconducting yttrium-vanadium oxide that is thermodynamically stable and structurally diverse.

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Crystal structure of Y2V2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Y2V2O7

Y2V2O7 is a complex oxide composed of yttrium, vanadium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents an interesting candidate for electronic and optoelectronic research, characterized by its near-hull thermodynamic stability which suggests it is readily accessible for synthesis in laboratory settings.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound is a subject of significant interest for materials scientists investigating vanadium-based oxides. Its structural versatility allows researchers to explore its potential in a variety of functional applications where semiconducting behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Y2V2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.49 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Y2V2O7 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials characterizationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Y2V2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Y2V2O7?

Y2V2O7 is a semiconducting yttrium-vanadium oxide that is thermodynamically stable and structurally diverse.

More questions
What is Y2V2O7 used for?
Y2V2O7 is used in semiconductor research, materials characterization, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Y2V2O7?
Y2V2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.49 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Y2V2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.49 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Y2V2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Y2V2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Y2V2O7 are known?
12 structures of Y2V2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Y2V2O7 contain?
Y2V2O7 contains O, V, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Y2V2O7 come from?
Y2V2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone member of its specific chemical family, Y2V2O7 serves as a benchmark for understanding how yttrium-vanadium coordination influences electronic properties. It occupies a unique position in the landscape of oxide semiconductors, providing a stable platform for studying the interplay between transition metal oxidation states and structural geometry.

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

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