KMg6Sn is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of potassium, magnesium, and tin, representing a ternary phase in the K-Mg-Sn system. This material belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallic ceramics and is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. The compound's potential applications lie in advanced lightweight structural materials, thermal management systems, and battery or electrochemical device components, where the combination of metallic and ceramic character could offer unique property combinations—though its use remains largely experimental pending further development of synthesis and processing methods.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08121 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1416 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04421 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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