Mg7Nb is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and niobium, representing a research-phase material in the magnesium alloy family. This compound is primarily of academic and developmental interest for lightweight structural applications where magnesium's low density is coupled with improved strength and thermal stability from niobium additions. Engineering interest centers on aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing sectors seeking ultra-lightweight materials, though Mg7Nb remains largely in experimental stages and has not seen widespread industrial deployment compared to conventional Mg alloys or titanium alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.558 | 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) | 0.1471 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1471 | eV/atom | — |