MgCu2

metal
· MgCu2

MgCu2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the magnesium-copper system, characterized by a distinct crystalline structure that exhibits metallic bonding between magnesium and copper elements. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a mature commercial product, with potential applications in lightweight structural composites and functional materials where the combination of magnesium's low density and copper's electrical/thermal properties could be leveraged. Engineers consider MgCu2 for advanced applications requiring specific stiffness or damping characteristics, though its brittleness and processing challenges typically limit current industrial adoption compared to conventional magnesium alloys or copper-based systems.

research and developmentlightweight compositesintermetallic matricesthermal management (experimental)damping materials (preliminary investigation)metallurgical study

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
Pa
Pa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
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1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
Pa
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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