TiP2O7

Titanium pyrophosphate · Titanium(IV) pyrophosphate

TiP2O7 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting titanium phosphate used primarily in materials research for its structural versatility and thermal robustness.

Crystal structure of TiP2O7 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Titanium pyrophosphate

Titanium pyrophosphate is a semiconducting member of the transition-metal phosphate family. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it exhibits robust structural integrity, making it a subject of significant interest within solid-state chemistry and materials science.

With numerous reported structural variations across multiple databases, this compound serves as a versatile platform for investigating phosphate-based frameworks. Its electronic character and stability profile position it as a valuable candidate for exploring ion-conducting pathways and catalytic applications in advanced electrochemical systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.27–2.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for TiP2O7, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic2.670.0000-8.2972.77
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic2.770.0071-8.2902.88
P21 (No. 4)monoclinic2.770.0078-8.2902.83
Pa-3 (No. 205)cubic2.700.0187-8.2792.74
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic2.270.1030-8.1942.86
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic2.410.1273-8.1702.65
P-1 (No. 2)
P21 (No. 4)Monoclinic2.72
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.07
P21 (No. 4)Monoclinic2.92
P21 (No. 4)Monoclinic2.78
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic2.92
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TiP2O7.

Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Sol-Gel
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Titanium pyrophosphate is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchCatalysisCeramic material developmentIon-conducting framework studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Titanium pyrophosphate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TiP2O7?

TiP2O7 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting titanium phosphate used primarily in materials research for its structural versatility and thermal robustness.

More questions
What is TiP2O7 used for?
Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) is used in solid-state electrolyte research, catalysis, ceramic material development, and ion-conducting framework studies.
What is the band gap of TiP2O7?
Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.27–2.77 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is TiP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TiP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of TiP2O7?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of TiP2O7?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) is 2.77 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of TiP2O7 are known?
13 structures of TiP2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
How is TiP2O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TiP2O7 include sol-gel (3 procedures documented).
What elements does TiP2O7 contain?
Titanium pyrophosphate (TiP2O7) contains O, P, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for TiP2O7 come from?
TiP2O7 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transition-metal phosphates class.

Unlike the lithium-ion battery cathode materials in this class such as LiFePO4 or LiMnPO4, which rely on alkali metal intercalation for energy storage, TiP2O7 functions as a stable structural framework often studied for its thermal resilience and potential as a host material in solid-state electrolytes.

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Related Compounds

Other Transition-Metal Phosphates in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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