Dy8Mg is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining dysprosium (a rare earth element) with magnesium, belonging to the family of rare earth–magnesium ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production; it represents exploration into rare earth ceramics for applications requiring thermal stability, high-temperature performance, or specialized electromagnetic properties. The dysprosium–magnesium system is investigated for potential use in advanced structural ceramics, refractory applications, and materials where rare earth elements can enhance oxidation resistance or provide functional properties beyond conventional oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.163 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02610 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00551 | eV/atom | — |