CeMg6Nb is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, magnesium, and niobium, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic systems being explored for advanced structural applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in high-temperature lightweight structures where the combination of low density with refractory element strengthening could offer advantages over conventional alloys. The inclusion of niobium as a strengthening phase and cerium for potential oxidation resistance positions this compound within emerging magnesium alloy development for aerospace and automotive weight reduction initiatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.454 | 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) | 0.1589 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1511 | eV/atom | — |