Mo1Ti2W1

Mo1Ti2W1 is a semimetallic ternary alloy composed of molybdenum, titanium, and tungsten that typically exists as a metastable phase.

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Crystal structure of Mo1Ti2W1 (orthorhombic, Immm (No. 71))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo1Ti2W1

Mo1Ti2W1 is a complex metallic phase composed of molybdenum, titanium, and tungsten. As a semimetallic material with a near-zero band gap, it exhibits electronic properties characteristic of transition metal alloys that bridge the gap between metallic and semiconducting behavior.

While this compound has been identified across numerous structural configurations, its position above the thermodynamic hull suggests it is a metastable phase. Its existence in multiple reported structures highlights the complex landscape of refractory metal combinations, which are often investigated for their potential in specialized high-temperature or structural applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo1Ti2W1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.06 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

4.295 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Mo1Ti2W1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.064.2948-21.6040.81
Pmm2 (No. 25)
Imm2 (No. 44)
Pmmm (No. 47)
P2/m (No. 10)
R3m (No. 160)
Pmmm (No. 47)
R-3m (No. 166)
Cmmm (No. 65)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4mm (No. 99)
Uses

Applications

Where Mo1Ti2W1 is used.

High-temperature structural researchRefractory alloy developmentFundamental materials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo1Ti2W1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo1Ti2W1?

Mo1Ti2W1 is a semimetallic ternary alloy composed of molybdenum, titanium, and tungsten that typically exists as a metastable phase.

More questions
What is Mo1Ti2W1 used for?
Mo1Ti2W1 is used in high-temperature structural research, refractory alloy development, and fundamental materials science research.
What is the band gap of Mo1Ti2W1?
Mo1Ti2W1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.06 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Mo1Ti2W1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Mo1Ti2W1 thermodynamically stable?
Mo1Ti2W1 has a lowest energy above hull of 4.295 eV/atom (above hull).
What is the crystal structure of Mo1Ti2W1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Mo1Ti2W1 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Immm (No. 71).
What is the density of Mo1Ti2W1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Mo1Ti2W1 is 0.81 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Mo1Ti2W1 are known?
27 structures of Mo1Ti2W1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mo1Ti2W1 contain?
Mo1Ti2W1 contains Mo, Ti, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo1Ti2W1 come from?
Mo1Ti2W1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary combination of refractory elements, Mo1Ti2W1 represents a specialized study in phase stability. Unlike more common binary transition metal alloys, this compound serves as a case study in the structural diversity possible when balancing molybdenum, titanium, and tungsten within a single lattice.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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