CaMg is a calcium-magnesium ceramic compound that combines the lightweight and biocompatible characteristics of magnesium with calcium's structural stability, making it a research-stage material for biomedical and structural applications. While not yet widely commercialized, this material family is under investigation for bone scaffolding, orthopedic implants, and lightweight structural components where the combination of low density with ceramic stiffness is advantageous. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage projects targeting biodegradable implants or weight-critical applications where traditional ceramics or metallic alloys may be too dense or bioinert.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26.16 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.01 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.657 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1747 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05852 | eV/atom | — |