MgTiPO5

MgTiPO5 is a semiconducting transition-metal phosphate compound that exists in a metastable state relative to more stable phosphate phases.

Crystal structure of MgTiPO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgTiPO5

MgTiPO5 is a complex transition-metal phosphate characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a member of the phosphate family, it represents a specific arrangement of magnesium, titanium, phosphorus, and oxygen atoms that has been documented across multiple structural databases. Its existence in several reported configurations highlights the structural diversity inherent in these multi-element systems.

While this compound is currently classified as being above the thermodynamic hull, it remains an object of interest for researchers investigating the synthesis and stability of complex oxides. Understanding the behavior of such phases is essential for mapping the landscape of transition-metal phosphates and identifying potential pathways for material stabilization in advanced chemical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgTiPO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.182 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgTiPO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgTiPO5?

MgTiPO5 is a semiconducting transition-metal phosphate compound that exists in a metastable state relative to more stable phosphate phases.

More questions
What is the band gap of MgTiPO5?
MgTiPO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MgTiPO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgTiPO5 thermodynamically stable?
MgTiPO5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.182 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of MgTiPO5 are known?
5 structures of MgTiPO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgTiPO5 contain?
MgTiPO5 contains Mg, O, P, and Ti (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgTiPO5 come from?
MgTiPO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Unlike the highly stable and widely utilized olivine-structured battery materials such as LiFePO4 and LiMnPO4, MgTiPO5 exists in a more metastable state. While siblings like TiP2O7 and LiFeP2O7 are well-characterized for their specific electrochemical or structural roles, MgTiPO5 represents a more challenging phase within the transition-metal phosphate class, requiring further investigation to determine its viability compared to its more robust counterparts.

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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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