MgCrP2O7
MgCrP2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating transition-metal phosphate known for its diverse structural configurations.
About MgCrP2O7
MgCrP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its insulating electronic character and structural complexity make it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating inorganic frameworks.
With numerous reported structures, this compound demonstrates a high degree of versatility in its atomic arrangement. Its stability and chemical composition allow it to function as a foundational material in the study of phosphate-based systems and their potential for specialized technological applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for MgCrP2O7, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where MgCrP2O7 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MgCrP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.
What is MgCrP2O7?
MgCrP2O7 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating transition-metal phosphate known for its diverse structural configurations.
What is MgCrP2O7 used for?
What is the band gap of MgCrP2O7?
Is MgCrP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is MgCrP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of MgCrP2O7 are known?
What elements does MgCrP2O7 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the transition-metal phosphates class.
Unlike the well-known lithium-ion battery cathode materials such as LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4, which are optimized for ion mobility, MgCrP2O7 serves as a stable, insulating structural member of the transition-metal phosphate family, sharing more in common with the structural rigidity seen in TiP2O7 than the electrochemically active olivine-type phosphates.
Related Compounds
Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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