LiMg6B is a ternary ceramic compound combining lithium, magnesium, and boron—a composition belonging to the family of lightweight borides and mixed-metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established high-volume production, with potential applications in lightweight structural ceramics and advanced boride systems where low density combined with ceramic hardness is advantageous. Engineers would consider LiMg6B in exploratory projects targeting weight-critical aerospace or defense components, or in studies of boride-based composites, though material availability and performance validation against conventional ceramics remain limiting factors for widespread adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06250 | 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) | 0.3536 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2862 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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