Mg4CuNi is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing copper and nickel, representing a quaternary system within the magnesium alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest, as it combines magnesium's lightweight characteristics with secondary phases designed to enhance strength and thermal stability compared to conventional binary or ternary magnesium alloys. Potential applications center on aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction is critical, though practical industrial adoption remains limited pending further development of manufacturing scalability and long-term performance validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.534 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2075 | eV/atom | — |