Mg₁Co₃C₁ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and carbon in a carbide-based ceramic matrix. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, positioned within the family of ternary metal carbides that combine the lightweight benefits of magnesium with the hardness and thermal stability of cobalt carbides. The compound is being investigated for applications requiring high stiffness-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature stability, though practical deployment remains limited to laboratory and exploratory engineering contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 200.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 113.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1000 | eV/atom | — |