Mg7Sn is an intermetallic compound composed of magnesium and tin, belonging to the ceramic/intermetallic class of materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial material, studied for its potential in lightweight structural applications and as a reinforcing phase in magnesium-based composite systems. The Mg-Sn system is investigated for applications requiring low density combined with thermal stability, though engineering adoption remains limited compared to conventional magnesium alloys or established intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.619 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.04740 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04885 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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