Mg6Si7Ni16 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the family of ternary metal systems. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications requiring high-strength, lightweight properties characteristic of magnesium-based intermetallics, though practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to binary Mg alloys or established engineering metals. The nickel and silicon additions aim to improve thermal stability and mechanical performance at elevated temperatures, making it of interest for aerospace and automotive weight-reduction studies where conventional alloys may be too dense.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2110 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5115 | eV/atom | — |