MgCu4Sn
metal· MgCu4Sn
MgCu4Sn is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and tin—a ternary system that bridges lightweight magnesium metallurgy with the strengthening and wear properties of copper-tin phases. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established high-volume production, investigated for applications requiring a balance of low density with enhanced hardness and thermal stability compared to pure magnesium alloys.
experimental intermetallic compoundslightweight structural alloyswear-resistant coatingsthermal management applicationsbearing and friction materialsmaterials research and development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 14,543.5 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 14,543.5 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.08105 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2680 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 7,983 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 7,983 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2672 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 14.74 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1182 | eV/atom | — |
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