Mg₂AgPt is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, silver, and platinum—a ternary metal system that belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics with precious metal additions. This is a research-stage material rather than a commercial alloy; compositions of this type are investigated for applications requiring combinations of low density (from the Mg base), corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability (from Ag and Pt additions). Such ternary magnesium intermetallics are explored in aerospace and specialty engineering contexts where weight reduction and thermal/chemical durability are competing priorities, though practical applications remain limited due to brittleness, processing complexity, and cost of precious metal constituents compared to conventional alternatives like titanium alloys or nickel-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.662 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6212 | eV/atom | — |