MgTi

MgTi is a metastable metallic compound formed from magnesium and titanium that is widely studied for its diverse structural configurations.

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

About MgTi

MgTi is a metallic compound composed of magnesium and titanium. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex structural arrangement that has garnered significant interest within the scientific community due to the high number of documented structural variations across multiple databases. Its metallic nature suggests potential utility in systems requiring conductive properties or specific alloy-like behaviors. The study of this material is essential for understanding the phase stability and structural diversity possible in magnesium-titanium binary systems. By analyzing its various configurations, researchers can better predict how these elements interact under different synthesis conditions, offering insights into the development of advanced metallic materials. Its prevalence in structural databases highlights its importance as a model system for exploring metastable intermetallic phases.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.080 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
3 DFT sources

Structures

184
4 databases, 25 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MgTi.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where MgTi is used.

Materials science researchAlloy development studiesFundamental structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is MgTi?

MgTi is a metastable metallic compound formed from magnesium and titanium that is widely studied for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is MgTi used for?
MgTi is used in materials science research, alloy development studies, and fundamental structural analysis.
What is the band gap of MgTi?
MgTi is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is MgTi a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is MgTi thermodynamically stable?
MgTi has a lowest energy above hull of 0.080 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MgTi are known?
184 structures of MgTi are reported across 4 databases, spanning 25 distinct space groups.
How is MgTi synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MgTi include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does MgTi contain?
MgTi contains Mg and Ti (2 elements).
Where does the data for MgTi come from?
MgTi data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary intermetallic, MgTi serves as a primary reference point for understanding the metastable landscape of magnesium-titanium systems, standing as a distinct subject of study for its structural complexity and metallic electronic character.

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

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