Mg6GaCo is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, gallium, and cobalt, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials with potential for advanced structural and functional applications. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its unique phase stability and potential properties in specialized applications where the combination of low density with intermetallic strengthening is desirable. The material represents exploration into ternary magnesium-based systems that could enable next-generation applications in aerospace, automotive, or electronic device sectors where weight reduction and thermal or electromagnetic properties are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.001 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.8670 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1287 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06638 | eV/atom | — |