Mg13Al16 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-aluminum system, representing a stoichiometric phase that combines the lightweight characteristics of magnesium with aluminum's strength and oxidation resistance. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely established commercial alloy, studied for potential applications where ultra-low density combined with ceramic-like hardness could offer advantages over conventional cast or wrought alloys. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized high-temperature applications or aerospace components where weight reduction is critical, though processing challenges and brittleness typical of intermetallics have limited its adoption compared to more ductile Mg-Al casting alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07908 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01220 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02979 | eV/atom | — |