Mg2Zn4 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-zinc binary system, representing a research-phase material in the family of lightweight metallic compounds. This material is investigated primarily in academic and materials research settings for potential applications requiring the combination of magnesium's low density with zinc's corrosion resistance and strengthening effects. The Mg-Zn system is of interest to engineers developing advanced lightweight structural materials, though Mg2Zn4 itself remains largely in the exploratory phase rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,229.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,848.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02200 | eV/atom | — |