Mg7Zn is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and zinc, representing a research-phase material within the magnesium alloy family rather than a conventional engineering ceramic despite its classification. This compound is of interest in materials science for lightweight structural applications and biomedical research, where the magnesium-zinc system offers potential advantages in corrosion control and biocompatibility compared to pure magnesium or conventional Mg alloys. The material remains primarily experimental; its development is driven by the need for improved performance in demanding environments where weight reduction and controlled degradation behavior are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08194 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.01710 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01014 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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