Mg6SiB is an experimental ceramic compound combining magnesium, silicon, and boron—a composition designed to explore lightweight ceramic systems with potential for structural applications. This material family is primarily of research interest, with the ternary Mg-Si-B system under investigation for combinations of low density and ceramic hardness, though commercial adoption remains limited. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development projects where novel lightweight ceramics for high-temperature or wear-resistant applications are being evaluated, particularly in academic or prototype-focused contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07301 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2692 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1527 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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