Mg6AlGa is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and gallium. This is a research-stage material rather than a widely commercialized alloy, belonging to the family of lightweight magnesium intermetallics being investigated for structural applications requiring low density combined with elevated-temperature stability. Potential applications would target aerospace, automotive, or electronics sectors where weight reduction and thermal management are critical, though engineering adoption depends on developing cost-effective production routes and establishing reliable mechanical property databases under service conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.389 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.03730 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02404 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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