Mg6NbW is an experimental magnesium-based alloy containing niobium and tungsten additions, belonging to the family of advanced magnesium composites being developed for structural applications requiring improved strength and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in aerospace and automotive sectors where lightweight high-strength alloys are needed; the addition of refractory elements like niobium and tungsten aims to enhance creep resistance and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures compared to conventional magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1608 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2576 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1880 | eV/atom | — |