Mg2CuN2 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium and copper with nitrogen, representing an emerging class of lightweight metal nitrides with potential for high-stiffness applications. This is largely a research material being investigated for structural and functional applications where the combination of low density with strong interatomic bonding could offer advantages over conventional alloys. The material family is of interest in aerospace and automotive sectors seeking alternatives to traditional magnesium alloys, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development of processing methods and long-term performance validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 106.4 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.636 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2880 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1818 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4711 | eV/atom | — |