Mg₁In₁ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and indium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of binary metal compounds with potential semiconductor or semi-metallic character. This material exists primarily in research contexts rather than established commercial production, and is of interest for investigating electronic, thermal, or structural properties in the Mg-In phase space. Engineers would consider this compound for exploratory work in lightweight structural applications, thermoelectric energy conversion, or optoelectronic device research where the unique combination of a light metal (Mg) with a post-transition metal (In) offers potential advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09300 | eV/atom | — |