Mg6CoSn is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and tin—a rare-earth-free alternative within the broader family of magnesium-based alloys and metal compounds. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for applications requiring lightweight structural performance combined with enhanced strength or functional properties that pure magnesium or conventional Mg alloys cannot provide. The incorporation of cobalt and tin phases offers potential for improved thermal stability, hardness, and damping characteristics in specialized aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications where weight reduction is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1212 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5470 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1561 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04831 | eV/atom | — |