Mg1Zr1Au2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, zirconium, and gold—a research-phase material that belongs to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with potential semiconductor or electronic properties. This composition is not widely commercialized and exists primarily in academic investigation for advanced applications requiring the combination of magnesium's low density, zirconium's refractory strength, and gold's electronic/catalytic characteristics. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized R&D contexts where conventional alloys cannot meet simultaneous demands for light weight, thermal stability, and electrical or catalytic performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,496.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,346.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04620 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6580 | eV/atom | — |