Mg3Al is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and aluminum, representing a lightweight metal-based material from the Mg-Al system. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in large-scale commercial production, being investigated for applications requiring low density combined with structural stiffness. The Mg-Al intermetallic family is explored as a potential alternative to conventional magnesium or aluminum alloys where improved strength-to-weight ratios or high-temperature stability are critical, though manufacturing and processing challenges have limited widespread adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,241 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,248.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07092 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.5000 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02290 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00655 | eV/atom | — |