Mg6VB is a magnesium-based intermetallic compound containing vanadium and boron, representing a specialized alloy within the lightweight metal family. This material has seen primarily research and development interest rather than widespread commercial adoption, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural components where magnesium's low density could provide weight savings. Its viability depends on achieving acceptable ductility and corrosion resistance compared to conventional magnesium alloys or titanium alternatives, making it most relevant to engineers exploring next-generation lightweight alloy systems for demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.181 | 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) | 0.3873 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1856 | eV/atom | — |