MgC — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgC

ceramic

· JVASP-120327· MgC

Magnesium carbide (MgC) is an ionic ceramic compound combining magnesium and carbon, belonging to the family of metal carbides. While rarely encountered in high-volume industrial applications, it is of interest in materials research for its potential as a precursor in synthesizing other magnesium-based compounds and in theoretical studies of carbide chemistry. Its low density and ceramic nature make it relevant to exploratory work in lightweight structural materials and functional ceramics, though competing alternatives (such as silicon carbide or alumina) dominate established industrial use.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.07059	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4279	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.4263	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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MgC

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