LaMgSi2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lanthanum, magnesium, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth silicide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than widely commercialized; it is studied for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and thermal management systems where rare-earth silicides offer oxidation resistance and thermal stability. The lanthanum-magnesium-silicon system is explored as an alternative to conventional refractory ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established options like MgSiO3 or alumina-based composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1520 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5993 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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