Mg5Rh2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium and rhodium, belonging to the family of transition-metal magnesium intermetallics. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and as a model compound for understanding intermetallic phase behavior; it has not achieved widespread commercial adoption. The material is of interest to metallurgists and materials scientists investigating lightweight, thermally stable compounds for aerospace and energy applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys may be too dense or costly, though practical engineering use remains limited to specialized laboratory and developmental contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 10,277.2 | ksi | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 10,277.2 | ksi | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.1107 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3029 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 4,664.5 | ksi | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 4,664.5 | ksi | DFT · PBE |
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