LaMg4Cu is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, magnesium, and copper, belonging to the rare-earth magnesium alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in lightweight structural applications and energy storage systems where the combination of rare-earth strengthening and magnesium's low density offers advantages. The inclusion of copper suggests investigation into improved thermal or electrical conductivity relative to conventional magnesium alloys, though this remains an exploratory composition in the materials literature.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1307 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1869 | eV/atom | — |