La₁Mg₁Zn₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, magnesium, and zinc elements, belonging to the rare-earth magnesium-zinc family of materials. This composition represents a research-phase material investigated primarily for lightweight structural applications and potential hydrogen storage capabilities, leveraging the favorable density and chemical reactivity of its constituent elements. The material is notable within the rare-earth intermetallic space for balancing the strength contributions of lanthanum with the light weight and workability of magnesium-zinc systems, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional magnesium alloys or established rare-earth phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3690 | eV/atom | — |