Mg3Bi2

ceramic
· Mg3Bi2

Mg3Bi2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the magnesium-bismuth system, combining a lightweight metallic element with a semimetal to form a brittle ceramic phase. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications and energy conversion, where the bismuth content can contribute to phonon scattering and electronic transport properties; it is not yet established in mainstream industrial production. Engineers would investigate this compound in early-stage thermal management or power generation projects where experimental thermoelectric materials are being evaluated, though it remains largely confined to academic laboratories and materials development programs rather than fielded commercial systems.

thermoelectric devices (research)thermal energy harvestinghigh-temperature heat rejectionmaterials screening for semiconductorslightweight ceramics (experimental)bismuth-containing intermetallics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
5,294.3
ksi—
↳
5,425.9
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3200
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
2,109.4
ksi—
↳
2,310.5
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.2070
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.00700
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2671
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.