MgAlSi is a lightweight metallic alloy combining magnesium, aluminum, and silicon—three elements commonly used to achieve low density with improved stiffness and thermal stability. This composition represents a research-phase or specialized alloy family positioned between conventional magnesium alloys and aluminum-silicon casting alloys, potentially offering a balance of weight reduction and mechanical performance for demanding applications. The material would appeal to engineers seeking alternatives to heavier aluminum alloys or less stiff pure magnesium systems, particularly in contexts where thermal cycling resistance or moderate strength is required alongside minimal mass.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 68.23 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 68.20 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2371 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2979 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 31.88 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 31.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.425 | 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) | 0.05500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05251 | eV/atom | — |