Mg3Al9FeSi5 is a magnesium-aluminum intermetallic compound containing iron and silicon, representing a complex multi-phase system within the Mg-Al binary alloy family. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread industrial production, where it is being investigated for lightweight structural applications that demand both reduced weight and improved thermal stability compared to conventional cast magnesium alloys. The addition of iron and silicon to the Mg-Al base system is intended to enhance creep resistance and high-temperature performance, making it relevant for aerospace and automotive powertrain components where conventional Mg alloys would creep excessively.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.796 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00750 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1296 | eV/atom | — |