MgCo2Si is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds with potential for high-strength, low-density applications. This is primarily a research-stage material rather than an established commercial alloy; intermetallics in this composition space are investigated for aerospace and automotive contexts where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical. The magnesium base offers inherent lightness while the cobalt-silicon phases aim to improve hardness and creep resistance compared to conventional magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.133 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3139 | eV/atom | — |