Mg9Fe2N8 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium and iron, representing an emerging research material in the metal nitride family. While not yet in widespread commercial use, this material is of interest to researchers exploring lightweight, high-strength compounds for advanced structural and functional applications where conventional Mg alloys or Fe-based systems reach performance limits. The material's potential lies in combining magnesium's low density with iron's strength and the hardening effects of nitrogen bonding, making it relevant for investigations into next-generation aerospace and automotive lightweight structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.216 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02900 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.873 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1571 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6764 | eV/atom | — |