Mg6FeC is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium with iron and carbon, representing a research-phase material in the magnesium alloy family. While not yet widely commercialized, this compound is investigated for lightweight structural applications where the addition of iron and carbon phases could enhance stiffness and high-temperature stability compared to conventional cast magnesium alloys. Engineers evaluating this material should note it remains primarily in academic and developmental contexts rather than established production use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.495 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.227 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3850 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3841 | eV/atom | — |