Mg8 H16 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Mg8 H16

ceramic

· Mg8 H16

Mg8H16 is a magnesium hydride compound belonging to the class of metal hydrides, which are ceramic-like ionic solids formed by the reaction of magnesium metal with hydrogen. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage applications, as magnesium hydrides can absorb and release significant quantities of hydrogen through reversible reactions, making them candidates for clean energy systems. Industrial adoption remains limited, with most development concentrated in laboratory and prototype stages for advanced hydrogen storage technologies where traditional pressure vessels or liquid hydrogen systems are impractical.

hydrogen storage systemsenergy storage researchfuel cell technologyportable power systemsadvanced material researchchemical hydride applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2430	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Mg8 H16

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