Mg6NiW is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-nickel-tungsten ternary alloy family, combining lightweight magnesium with nickel and tungsten to engineer enhanced mechanical properties. This material is primarily of research interest for lightweight structural applications where strength and stiffness must be balanced against density considerations; the addition of tungsten and nickel to magnesium aims to improve hardness and high-temperature stability compared to conventional Mg alloys. Mg6NiW remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial production, and engineers should verify availability and characterization data before considering it for critical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1596 | 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) | 0.3760 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2161 | eV/atom | — |