Mg4Nd2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-rare earth (Mg-RE) material family, combining magnesium's light weight with neodymium's strengthening and thermal stability characteristics. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where weight reduction is critical, particularly in aerospace and automotive sectors seeking alternatives to heavier aluminum or titanium alloys. Mg-Nd intermetallics are notable for their potential to maintain strength at elevated temperatures compared to conventional magnesium alloys, though commercial adoption remains limited and material development is ongoing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09700 | eV/atom | — |