Mg6NbCr is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound strengthened by niobium and chromium additions, belonging to the family of advanced lightweight magnesium alloys. This material is primarily investigated in research and aerospace contexts for applications requiring the combination of low density with enhanced mechanical strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The incorporation of niobium and chromium—elements known for forming stable phases in magnesium matrices—positions this alloy as a candidate for next-generation lightweight structural applications where conventional Mg alloys fall short thermally or mechanically.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.095 | 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) | 0.2945 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2883 | eV/atom | — |