Mg16Al12Bi is an experimental magnesium-aluminum-bismuth ternary alloy that belongs to the lightweight magnesium alloy family. This composition is primarily of research interest for exploring how bismuth additions affect the microstructure and mechanical behavior of Mg-Al systems, potentially targeting applications where improved castability, corrosion resistance, or specific strength characteristics are desired. Limited industrial adoption currently exists; the alloy represents exploratory materials science work to expand the property envelope of magnesium alloys beyond conventional binary and simple ternary formulations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09339 | 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) | 0.03270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03312 | eV/atom | — |