Mg2NiH4 is a magnesium-nickel metal hydride compound that belongs to the intermetallic hydride family, combining lightweight magnesium with nickel to form a hydrogen-storage material. This is primarily a research and development material studied for hydrogen storage applications, where it functions as a solid-state hydrogen carrier offering potential advantages in energy density and safety compared to conventional gas or liquid hydrogen storage systems. Engineers evaluate this compound for next-generation energy storage solutions, particularly in fuel cell vehicles and renewable energy systems where compact, safe hydrogen storage is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.712 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.725 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -299.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2862 | eV/atom | — |