Mg5Ag
metal· JVASP-99388· Mg5Ag
Mg5Ag is a magnesium-silver intermetallic compound belonging to the family of lightweight magnesium alloys with precious metal additions. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for applications requiring the combined benefits of magnesium's low density with silver's contributions to corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and thermal/electrical properties. Mg5Ag and related magnesium-silver systems are explored in aerospace components, biomedical implants, and high-performance applications where weight reduction is critical and silver's antimicrobial or corrosion-mitigating effects provide functional advantages over conventional Mg alloys.
aerospace structural componentsbiomedical implantscorrosion-resistant lightweight alloysresearch/specialty metallurgyantimicrobial metal applicationshigh-performance magnesium systems
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.