Mg13Ag12 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-silver system, representing a discrete phase that forms at specific compositional ratios rather than a continuous solid solution alloy. This material is primarily of research interest in metallurgy and materials science, studied for understanding phase equilibria in the Mg-Ag system and exploring potential applications where the unique combination of magnesium's lightness and silver's properties might offer advantages; however, it has limited commercial engineering use due to brittleness, cost, and processing challenges typical of intermetallic compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04520 | eV/atom | — |