Mg3AlPt2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and platinum, belonging to the family of high-performance metallic compounds that exploit both lightweight magnesium and the corrosion resistance and stability of platinum group metals. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in aerospace, high-temperature structural applications, and specialized catalytic or electronic devices where the combination of low density with exceptional chemical stability is valuable. Engineers would consider this compound when conventional magnesium alloys or aluminum alloys lack sufficient corrosion resistance, thermal stability, or when platinum's properties are critical but weight must be minimized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2805 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8373 | eV/atom | — |