Mg6CuSi is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-copper-silicon system, representing a ternary phase that combines magnesium's lightweight properties with strengthening contributions from copper and silicon. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established commercial production, with interest driven by the potential to create lightweight structural alloys for weight-critical applications. The alloy family is notable for exploring magnesium's combination of low density with ceramic-like intermetallic phases, which can improve stiffness and elevated-temperature stability compared to conventional magnesium alloys—though processing challenges and limited ductility remain barriers to widespread adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09137 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1814 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05109 | eV/atom | — |