Metal-insulator transition in VnO2n−1

Research on phase relationships and structure studies by electron diffraction confirm VnO2n−1 (n = 3–9) phases between V2O3 and VO2. Metal-insulator phase transitions have been found in all phases but V3O5 and V7O13. Electrical, magnetic and thermodynamic properties associated with the transitions are reported for sintered samples or for single crystals prepared by a vapor-transport method. The results are collated and reviewed in summarized form.