Mg6ZrC is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium with zirconium and carbon, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with ceramic-like properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, being investigated for applications requiring combinations of low density with enhanced hardness and thermal stability. Engineers consider magnesium-based intermetallics like Mg6ZrC when designing systems where weight reduction is critical but conventional pure magnesium alloys lack sufficient strength or creep resistance at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.324 | 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) | 0.4096 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1678 | eV/atom | — |