Mg3Zn is an intermetallic compound composed of magnesium and zinc, belonging to the ceramic/intermetallic family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential applications in lightweight structural composites and biomedical systems, where the combination of magnesium's low density with zinc's biocompatibility and strengthening effects offers theoretical advantages over conventional alloys. The material's primary appeal lies in its potential for biodegradable or bioactive implant systems and weight-critical aerospace/automotive applications, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development of processing routes and property optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1014 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02300 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03149 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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