Mg16UAl12 is an experimental magnesium-uranium-aluminum intermetallic compound representing a ternary metal system combining lightweight magnesium with uranium and aluminum constituents. This material belongs to the family of high-density magnesium alloys and intermetallics, primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. The uranium component makes this compound relevant to specialized nuclear, aerospace, or high-energy physics applications where dense, lightweight materials with specific nuclear properties are required, though its use is heavily restricted by regulatory and safety considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09866 | 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) | 0.00180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05892 | eV/atom | — |