Mg8Ni16 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-nickel system, representing a research material rather than a commercially established alloy. This phase is primarily studied in the context of hydrogen storage materials and advanced metallurgical research, where intermetallic magnesium compounds are investigated for their potential to absorb and release hydrogen under controlled conditions. The material's significance lies in fundamental materials science exploration rather than widespread industrial deployment; engineers would consider it mainly for experimental hydrogen storage systems or as a reference compound in metallurgical phase studies.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00560 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2630 | eV/atom | — |