Mg5Pb is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and lead, classified as a ceramic material despite its metallic constituents. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in lightweight structural applications and specialized alloy systems where magnesium's low density is combined with lead's damping and radiation-shielding properties. The compound remains uncommon in mainstream engineering due to lead's toxicity concerns and environmental restrictions in many jurisdictions, limiting its practical adoption compared to conventional magnesium alloys or lead-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1391 | 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) | 0.01700 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04336 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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