MgNiP2O7

MgNiP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate material that functions as a wide-gap insulator with high thermodynamic stability.

Crystal structure of MgNiP2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgNiP2O7

MgNiP2O7 is a complex transition-metal phosphate that exhibits the insulating electronic character typical of its structural family. Its composition, involving both magnesium and nickel centers within a phosphate framework, positions it as a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable inorganic crystalline materials.

As a near-hull compound, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. The structural diversity found within its class suggests that this material could play a role in specialized applications where insulating properties and chemical stability are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgNiP2O7, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.92–4.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

19
2 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgNiP2O7 is used.

Solid-state researchInorganic materials developmentDielectric material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgNiP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgNiP2O7?

MgNiP2O7 is a transition-metal phosphate material that functions as a wide-gap insulator with high thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is MgNiP2O7 used for?
MgNiP2O7 is used in solid-state research, inorganic materials development, and dielectric material studies.
What is the band gap of MgNiP2O7?
MgNiP2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.92–4.26 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is MgNiP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.26 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is MgNiP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
MgNiP2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.001 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgNiP2O7 are known?
19 structures of MgNiP2O7 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgNiP2O7 contain?
MgNiP2O7 contains Mg, Ni, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgNiP2O7 come from?
MgNiP2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Within the broad class of transition-metal phosphates, MgNiP2O7 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-known battery materials like LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4. While those lithium-based counterparts are optimized for ion transport and electrochemical performance, MgNiP2O7 serves as a structural analog that highlights the versatility of the phosphate backbone when paired with different divalent transition metals.

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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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