Mg6VSn is an intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-based alloy family, combining magnesium with vanadium and tin to form a specific crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for lightweight structural applications where magnesium's low density can be leveraged alongside the strengthening contributions of vanadium and tin additions. Engineers would consider this compound in aerospace, automotive, or portable electronics contexts where reducing weight while maintaining adequate stiffness and strength is critical, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more conventional Mg alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1107 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.999 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1861 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08987 | eV/atom | — |