Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is an ionic ceramic compound that exists primarily as a hydrated salt in practical applications, though anhydrous forms are used in specialized contexts. While not commonly encountered as a structural ceramic in traditional engineering, MgCl₂ serves important roles in chemical processing, de-icing, and dust control applications where its hygroscopic nature and solubility are advantageous. Engineers may specify this material for non-structural uses requiring a chloride-based chemical agent or as a precursor in magnesium metallurgy and refining processes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23.66 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3.490 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.160 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1710 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.219 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1564 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.332 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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