Mg6MoC is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium with molybdenum and carbon, belonging to the family of magnesium-based composites and carbides. This material exists primarily in research and developmental contexts rather than as an established commercial alloy, with potential applications in lightweight structural applications where the hardening effects of molybdenum carbide phases could provide strength benefits in magnesium matrices. Engineers would consider this compound family for specialized applications requiring reduced density combined with improved wear or creep resistance compared to conventional magnesium alloys, though material processing, mechanical property consistency, and cost-effectiveness relative to alternatives remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.851 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.7088 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6664 | eV/atom | — |