MgAu₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of magnesium and gold, belonging to the family of binary metal-gold phases. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its potential in specialized applications requiring the combined properties of a lightweight alkaline-earth metal with noble metal characteristics. The magnesium-gold system is explored in materials science for understanding phase behavior, metallurgical bonding, and potential niche applications in electronics, jewelry alloys, or biomedical research where gold's biocompatibility and magnesium's lower density might offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 88.33 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.99 | 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) | 0.00370 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5028 | eV/atom | — |