LiMg6Co is a lightweight intermetallic compound combining lithium, magnesium, and cobalt elements, representing an experimental composition in the magnesium-based alloy family. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material is of interest in battery research and lightweight structural applications where the combination of low density with cobalt's strengthening effects could offer potential advantages over conventional Mg alloys. Its research context suggests exploration for applications demanding minimal weight without sacrificing mechanical integrity, though engineering adoption would depend on manufacturing scalability and cost-effectiveness versus proven alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.193 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.08490 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04241 | eV/atom | — |