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.
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| 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 | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1060 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2033 | eV/atom | — |