Mg6CrGa is an experimental magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing chromium and gallium additions. This material belongs to the family of advanced magnesium alloys designed to enhance strength and high-temperature performance beyond conventional Mg alloys, though it remains primarily in research and development rather than widespread industrial production. The chromium and gallium additions aim to improve creep resistance and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making it of interest for aerospace and automotive applications where lightweight, thermally stable materials are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.730 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.939 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1507 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1066 | eV/atom | — |