CaMg₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-magnesium-nickel system, typically investigated as a potential hydrogen storage material and advanced metallic phase for structural or functional applications. This material family is of primary interest in research contexts for hydrogen economy technologies and lightweight structural alloys, where the combination of earth-abundant elements (calcium, magnesium) with nickel offers potential advantages in cost and performance compared to conventional alternatives. The compound represents an emerging class of materials rather than an established industrial workhorse, with ongoing investigation into its thermodynamic stability, hydrogen absorption capacity, and suitability for energy storage or catalytic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1313 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03960 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2055 | eV/atom | — |