MgCuAs

metal
· MgCuAs

MgCuAs is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and arsenic, belonging to the family of ternary metal systems with potential for specialized structural and functional applications. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, with limited established industrial use; it is studied primarily for its electronic and mechanical properties in contexts where lightweight metallic compounds with specific stiffness characteristics may offer advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers considering MgCuAs would typically be exploring early-stage material solutions in aerospace or advanced electronics where the combination of low density and intermetallic bonding could provide unique property synergies not available in more common binary alloys.

experimental aerospace componentshigh-stiffness-to-weight applicationsintermetallic researchlightweight structural compoundselectronic device substratesemerging materials evaluation

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
10,802.5
ksi—
↳
11,344.9
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3200
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
4,657.6
ksi—
↳
5,202.5
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.1928
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-21.03
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.03000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3653
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.