Mg3Zr is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and zirconium, representing a research-phase material in the magnesium alloy family. This compound is primarily of academic and developmental interest for applications requiring lightweight structural materials, as it combines magnesium's low density with zirconium's high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance. Engineers would evaluate Mg3Zr as a candidate for advanced aerospace or automotive components where weight reduction and thermal performance are critical, though commercial availability and manufacturing maturity remain limited compared to conventional wrought or cast magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,837.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,130 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1129 | 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) | 0.04160 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04164 | eV/atom | — |