Mg1 B2 H8 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Mg1 B2 H8

ceramic

· Mg1 B2 H8

Mg1B2H8 is a magnesium borohydride ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex hydrides and boron-containing ceramics. This is primarily a research material studied for hydrogen storage and lightweight structural applications, rather than an established commercial ceramic. The magnesium borohydride system is of significant interest in materials science for its potential in solid-state hydrogen storage systems and as a precursor for advanced ceramic and composite development, offering a research pathway toward next-generation energy storage and lightweight engineering materials.

hydrogen storage systemssolid-state energy storageadvanced ceramics researchlightweight composite precursorschemical storage materialsexperimental aerospace applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	24.53	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	9.940	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	6.050	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2180	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Mg1 B2 H8

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