MgAlAu2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with precious metal constituents. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized electronics, catalysis, or high-performance alloy development where the unique combination of light-element (Mg, Al) and noble-metal (Au) properties could provide benefits such as improved thermal stability, electrical conductivity, or chemical resistance. Engineers would evaluate this compound in early-stage development contexts where conventional alloys fall short in specific high-value applications, though scalability and cost-effectiveness remain open questions relative to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.82 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.02510 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5291 | eV/atom | — |