Mg3Al8Fe1Si6 is an experimental magnesium-aluminum intermetallic compound with iron and silicon additions, belonging to the family of lightweight metal matrix materials under research for advanced structural applications. This composition sits at the intersection of magnesium alloy development and intermetallic phase engineering, designed to explore improved high-temperature stability and strength-to-weight ratios compared to conventional casting alloys. The material remains largely in the research domain; engineers would consider it primarily for exploratory projects targeting next-generation lightweight structures where conventional Mg-Al alloys show performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00660 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02800 | eV/atom | — |