Mg16ZrAl12
metal· JVASP-147262· Mg16ZrAl12
Mg16ZrAl12 is a magnesium-based alloy containing zirconium and aluminum as primary alloying elements, designed to improve strength and thermal stability in lightweight structural applications. This alloy family is investigated primarily in aerospace and automotive research contexts, where the combination of magnesium's low density with zirconium's grain-refining and thermal-creep resistance offers potential for high-temperature components that demand weight reduction. Engineers consider magnesium alloys with zirconium additions when conventional aluminum alloys are too heavy or when operating temperatures exceed standard Mg-Al limits, though processing and corrosion protection remain key design considerations.
aerospace structural componentslightweight engine housingshigh-temperature automotive partsresearch/development alloysthermal stability applicationsweight-critical structures
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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