MgAu
metal· MgAu
MgAu is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and gold, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and laboratory interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, being investigated for its potential in applications requiring the low density of magnesium combined with gold's corrosion resistance and chemical stability. Engineers would consider MgAu in specialized contexts where conventional magnesium alloys or gold-based materials fall short—particularly in aerospace, medical device, or electronics applications demanding both weight efficiency and exceptional environmental durability.
aerospace components (research phase)biocompatible implantshigh-reliability electronicscorrosion-resistant structureslightweight structural alloysmaterials science development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 11,529.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,529.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 12,637.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 2.020 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3330 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 4,334.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 4,334.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,189.5 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3731 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.110 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6562 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.