Mg3Al1 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-aluminum family, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in advanced electronic and photonic devices. This phase represents a specific stoichiometric composition within the Mg-Al system that exhibits semiconducting behavior, making it of interest for research into lightweight electronic materials and thermal management applications. While primarily explored in academic and developmental contexts, materials in this composition family are investigated for their potential in next-generation devices that benefit from magnesium's low density combined with aluminum's thermal and electrical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.03 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01400 | eV/atom | — |