Mg6AlCd is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing aluminum and cadmium alloying elements. This material belongs to the family of lightweight magnesium alloys and represents a research or specialized composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy. Mg-Al-Cd systems are investigated primarily for their potential to achieve improved strength-to-weight ratios and elevated-temperature stability compared to conventional binary magnesium alloys, though limited industrial adoption suggests either processing challenges, cost constraints, or performance trade-offs that restrict practical application.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.738 | 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) | 0.03440 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02060 | eV/atom | — |