Mg₂ZnSn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium, zinc, and tin in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and energy conversion applications due to its potential to convert thermal gradients into electrical current. Mg₂ZnSn is notable as a candidate for waste heat recovery systems and solid-state cooling devices, where its thermal and electrical properties make it competitive with traditional thermoelectric materials, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established compounds like bismuth telluride.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,830.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,357.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1633 | 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 |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09685 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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