Mg3Cu

metal

· JVASP-79167· Mg3Cu

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.

experimental intermetallic researchlightweight aerospace componentsautomotive weight reductionhigh-strength magnesium alloysadvanced material development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1089	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1202	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.01970	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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Mg3Cu

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Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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