Mg2Cu3Si is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and silicon—a ternary phase that forms within magnesium-copper-silicon alloy systems. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a widespread commercial product, studied for potential applications where the combined benefits of lightweight magnesium with copper's conductivity and silicon's strength could be leveraged. The compound belongs to the family of magnesium-based intermetallics being investigated for high-temperature structural applications, thermal management, and aerospace components where weight reduction and stiffness are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,230.6 | ksi | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,242.7 | ksi | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1847 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000185 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000150 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 3.823 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 3.593 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2186 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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