Mg₃Cu is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and copper, belonging to the family of magnesium-based metal systems. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in lightweight structural alloys where the copper addition may enhance strength and corrosion resistance compared to pure magnesium. Engineers consider magnesium intermetallics like Mg₃Cu for aerospace and automotive weight reduction strategies, though such compounds typically require careful processing and thermal management to realize their theoretical benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.013 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1202 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01970 | eV/atom | — |