MgSc2Tc

MgSc2Tc is a metallic ternary compound that exhibits sufficient thermodynamic stability to be considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

MgScTc
Crystal structure of MgSc2Tc
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgSc2Tc

MgSc2Tc is a metallic ternary compound composed of magnesium, scandium, and technetium. Its electronic character is defined by its metallic nature, lacking a band gap, which suggests high electrical conductivity and potential utility in specialized electronic or structural applications. The material is characterized by its near-hull thermodynamic stability, indicating that it is a viable candidate for synthesis in laboratory settings. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it remains an intriguing subject for researchers investigating complex intermetallic phases.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgSc2Tc, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.018 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

14
5 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgSc2Tc is used.

Fundamental materials researchIntermetallic alloy developmentSolid-state physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgSc2Tc, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgSc2Tc?

MgSc2Tc is a metallic ternary compound that exhibits sufficient thermodynamic stability to be considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is MgSc2Tc used for?
MgSc2Tc is used in fundamental materials research, intermetallic alloy development, and solid-state physics studies.
What is the band gap of MgSc2Tc?
MgSc2Tc is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is MgSc2Tc a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is MgSc2Tc thermodynamically stable?
MgSc2Tc has a lowest energy above hull of 0.018 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgSc2Tc are known?
14 structures of MgSc2Tc are reported across 5 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgSc2Tc contain?
MgSc2Tc contains Mg, Sc, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgSc2Tc come from?
MgSc2Tc data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic phase, MgSc2Tc occupies a distinct position in materials research. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its near-hull stability suggests it shares the favorable thermodynamic profile often sought in stable, synthesizable metallic alloys.

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

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