MgCoP2O7

MgCoP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate compound that functions as a wide-gap insulator with potential for synthesis in solid-state applications.

Crystal structure of MgCoP2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgCoP2O7

MgCoP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate that exhibits the insulating electronic character typical of its class. Its structural framework, composed of cobalt and magnesium centers linked by phosphate groups, provides a stable architecture for various solid-state investigations.

As a material positioned near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its insulating nature and structural versatility make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new pathways in phosphate-based materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgCoP2O7, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.70–3.19 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.013 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

15
2 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgCoP2O7 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials synthesis studiesPhosphate-based structural investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgCoP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgCoP2O7?

MgCoP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate compound that functions as a wide-gap insulator with potential for synthesis in solid-state applications.

More questions
What is MgCoP2O7 used for?
MgCoP2O7 is used in solid-state research, materials synthesis studies, and phosphate-based structural investigations.
What is the band gap of MgCoP2O7?
MgCoP2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.70–3.19 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is MgCoP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.19 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is MgCoP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
MgCoP2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.013 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgCoP2O7 are known?
15 structures of MgCoP2O7 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgCoP2O7 contain?
MgCoP2O7 contains Co, Mg, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgCoP2O7 come from?
MgCoP2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Within the diverse family of transition-metal phosphates, MgCoP2O7 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-known battery materials like LiFePO4 or LiCoPO4. While its siblings are frequently studied for their electrochemical activity and ion-conducting properties, MgCoP2O7 offers a different structural complexity similar to pyrophosphates like TiP2O7 or LiFeP2O7, highlighting the broad range of physical properties accessible within this chemical class.

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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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