Mg8Fe3N8 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium and iron, representing an emerging material class at the intersection of lightweight metallurgy and ceramic-like properties. This is primarily a research-phase material being explored for applications requiring the combined benefits of magnesium's low density with iron's strength and the hardness contributions from nitrogen bonding. Unlike conventional Mg alloys or Fe-based materials, nitride-reinforced systems offer potential for enhanced hardness and thermal stability, though commercial deployment remains limited and material behavior is still being characterized.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1271 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.881 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1292 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6397 | eV/atom | — |