MgAl2Ga2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and gallium in a ternary system, representing research into lightweight metal alternatives with potential for enhanced mechanical performance. This material belongs to the family of Mg-Al-based intermetallics, which are primarily investigated for aerospace and automotive applications where weight reduction is critical. The addition of gallium to the Mg-Al platform is unconventional and suggests targeted research into phase stability, ductility improvement, or electronic properties that may differentiate it from conventional Mg-Al alloys; engineers would evaluate this compound when exploring next-generation lightweight structural materials or specialized applications requiring the unique property balance that gallium doping provides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,060.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,691.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1359 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03900 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03956 | eV/atom | — |