MgAl2Sn2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and tin—a ternary metallic phase that represents a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound is primarily of academic and developmental interest as part of exploratory work in lightweight metal systems, where combinations of these elements are investigated for potential improvements in specific strength, thermal stability, or damping characteristics compared to conventional binary alloys. Engineers would encounter this material in research contexts focused on advanced magnesium or aluminum alloy development, though it remains outside standard industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1529 | 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) | 0.06710 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00994 | eV/atom | — |