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MgC3

ceramic

· JVASP-118677· MgC3

MgC3 is a magnesium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of refractory carbides. While not widely commercialized, magnesium carbides are of research interest for applications requiring lightweight ceramic materials with moderate strength and stiffness. This material remains primarily in the experimental phase, with potential development focus on lightweight structural applications and composite reinforcement, though its practical engineering use is currently limited compared to established carbides like silicon carbide or tungsten carbide.

experimental ceramics researchlightweight composite reinforcementrefractory applicationsaerospace material developmentadvanced ceramic coatingsmaterial science investigation

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	21,580.2	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2800	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	12,135.3	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.08508	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5313	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.5289	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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