MgAlS is a magnesium-aluminum sulfide intermetallic compound representing an experimental material in the Mg-Al binary alloy system combined with sulfur. This compound sits at the intersection of lightweight metal alloys and sulfide ceramics, with potential applications in high-temperature or wear-resistant contexts where magnesium's low density and aluminum's strength could be leveraged through sulfide bonding chemistry. While not established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this compositional family are typically investigated for specialized aerospace, thermal management, or advanced composite applications where conventional Mg-Al alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.064 | 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) | 1.165 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06801 | eV/atom | — |