Mg5In is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and indium, belonging to the ceramic/intermetallic materials class. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in lightweight structural applications and electronic/thermal management systems where magnesium's low density can be leveraged alongside indium's electronic properties. The material remains largely experimental, with limited industrial deployment; it represents exploration within the broader magnesium-rare element alloy family for specialized aerospace, electronics, and thermal interface applications where conventional Mg alloys or pure ceramics fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1042 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01170 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05813 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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