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Mg₄Si₂ is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-silicon system, a ceramic-like material that forms as a phase in Mg-Si alloys and composite systems. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than direct industrial application; it appears in magnesium matrix composites and casting alloys where it forms during solidification, influencing mechanical behavior and thermal properties. Engineers encounter Mg₄Si₂ when designing lightweight Mg-based materials for automotive and aerospace applications, where controlling its formation and distribution is key to optimizing strength, stiffness, and thermal stability.