Ba2Mg17

Ba2Mg17 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and magnesium.

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Crystal structure of Ba2Mg17
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2Mg17

Ba2Mg17 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of barium and magnesium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within the binary system of these two alkaline earth and alkaline earth-like metals.

Its existence is well-supported by significant structural data across multiple databases, highlighting its importance in fundamental materials science. The metallic nature of this compound makes it a subject of interest for understanding phase equilibria and the alloying behavior of barium-magnesium systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2Mg17, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

10
5 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2Mg17 is used.

Alloy researchPhase equilibrium studiesMaterials science characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2Mg17, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2Mg17?

Ba2Mg17 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and magnesium.

More questions
What is Ba2Mg17 used for?
Ba2Mg17 is used in alloy research, phase equilibrium studies, and materials science characterization.
What is the band gap of Ba2Mg17?
Ba2Mg17 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Ba2Mg17 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Ba2Mg17 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2Mg17 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2Mg17 are known?
10 structures of Ba2Mg17 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba2Mg17 contain?
Ba2Mg17 contains Ba and Mg (2 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2Mg17 come from?
Ba2Mg17 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable intermetallic phase, Ba2Mg17 serves as a foundational reference point for the binary barium-magnesium system, representing a distinct structural configuration that remains thermodynamically favored under standard conditions.

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

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