Mg4AlSi6 is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing aluminum and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight magnesium alloys and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and automotive applications where weight reduction is critical, as magnesium alloys offer significantly lower density than aluminum or steel alternatives. The specific phase composition of Mg4AlSi6 makes it relevant for high-temperature structural applications and casting alloys, though its use remains largely in experimental or specialized production contexts rather than commodity applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.364 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2367 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1185 | eV/atom | — |