MgAl2C2
metal· JVASP-8206· MgAl2C2
MgAl2C2 is a magnesium-aluminum carbide compound belonging to the family of intermetallic and ceramic-metal composites. This material combines metallic bonding characteristics with carbide reinforcement, making it relevant for applications requiring lightweight construction with enhanced stiffness. While not widely established in mainstream industrial production, MgAl2C2 represents research-level materials chemistry focused on developing advanced composites for aerospace and automotive sectors where reducing weight without sacrificing rigidity is critical.
lightweight structural compositesaerospace componentshigh-stiffness-to-weight applicationsautomotive lightweightingresearch and development materialsintermetallic matrix composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,354.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,471.2 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1060 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.003 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 35.05 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -256.8 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2033 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.