Mg3Ce1 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and cerium, belonging to the rare-earth magnesium alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest, explored for lightweight structural applications where the addition of cerium to magnesium matrices can improve thermal stability, creep resistance, and castability compared to conventional magnesium alloys. The compound represents an emerging class of materials investigated for aerospace, automotive, and high-temperature engineering applications where weight reduction and elevated-temperature performance are critical design constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,787 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,473 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01600 | eV/atom | — |