Mg3Al9Fe1Si5 is an experimental magnesium-aluminum intermetallic compound with iron and silicon additions, representing research into lightweight structural materials within the magnesium alloy family. This composition sits at the intersection of conventional Mg-Al casting alloys and advanced intermetallic development, with potential applications where high specific strength and thermal stability are valued over conventional cast magnesium alloys. While not yet established in high-volume production, materials of this type are investigated for aerospace, automotive, and high-temperature structural applications where magnesium's low density offers significant weight-reduction benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1300 | eV/atom | — |