MgPbSr2

MgPbSr2 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of magnesium, lead, and strontium that is typically found in a metastable state.

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Crystal structure of MgPbSr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgPbSr2

MgPbSr2 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of magnesium, lead, and strontium. It exhibits a semimetallic electronic character, placing it in a unique regime where its electrical properties are highly sensitive to its specific atomic arrangement.

Given its position above the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered metastable or unstable under standard conditions. Despite this, the compound has been documented across multiple structural databases, highlighting its significance in fundamental studies of ternary systems and phase stability.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgPbSr2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.01 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.627 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
3 DFT sources

Structures

5
4 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MgPbSr2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesPhase stability analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgPbSr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgPbSr2?

MgPbSr2 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of magnesium, lead, and strontium that is typically found in a metastable state.

More questions
What is MgPbSr2 used for?
MgPbSr2 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and phase stability analysis.
What is the band gap of MgPbSr2?
MgPbSr2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.01 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MgPbSr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is MgPbSr2 thermodynamically stable?
MgPbSr2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.627 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of MgPbSr2 are known?
5 structures of MgPbSr2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgPbSr2 contain?
MgPbSr2 contains Mg, Pb, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgPbSr2 come from?
MgPbSr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a ternary intermetallic phase, MgPbSr2 represents a specialized structural configuration within the broader landscape of magnesium-lead-strontium alloys. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as a distinct case study for researchers investigating the formation and stability of complex intermetallic compounds.

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

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