Mg6NbGa is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, niobium, and gallium, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials based on magnesium matrices. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring the combination of low density with elevated-temperature strength and stiffness, positioning it as a candidate alternative to conventional aluminum and titanium alloys in weight-critical aerospace and automotive systems. Engineers would consider this compound when designing components where substantial weight reduction is essential and conventional magnesium alloys lack sufficient high-temperature creep resistance or stiffness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.144 | 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) | 0.1629 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.07680 | eV/atom | — |