Mg13Al14 is an intermetallic compound within the magnesium-aluminum system, representing a specific stoichiometric phase that combines magnesium's lightweight properties with aluminum's strength and corrosion resistance. This material is primarily of research and development interest for advanced lightweight structural applications where the controlled crystalline phases of Mg-Al intermetallics can offer improved hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional cast or wrought magnesium alloys. The material would appeal to engineers working on weight-critical aerospace, automotive, or energy applications seeking alternatives to conventional Mg alloys, though production scalability and cost-effectiveness relative to commercial Mg-Al casting alloys remain limiting factors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07757 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 3.980 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08170 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03805 | eV/atom | — |