Mg8Ni4H16 is a magnesium-nickel hydride compound belonging to the metal hydride family, where hydrogen is chemically bonded within an intermetallic lattice structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage applications, as metal hydrides can reversibly absorb and release hydrogen under controlled temperature and pressure conditions. Compared to conventional hydrogen storage methods, metal hydrides offer high volumetric density and the potential for safer, compact storage in mobile and stationary energy systems, though Mg-Ni hydrides remain largely in the development phase for commercial deployment.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.725 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2870 | eV/atom | — |