MgNiH is an intermetallic hydride compound combining magnesium, nickel, and hydrogen, representing a research-phase material within the metal hydride family. This compound is primarily of interest in hydrogen storage and energy conversion applications, where metal hydrides serve as reversible hydrogen carriers for fuel cell systems and portable energy storage. While still largely experimental, MgNiH-type materials are notable for their potential to store hydrogen at moderate temperatures and pressures compared to conventional storage methods, making them candidates for next-generation clean energy infrastructure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2190 | eV/atom | — |