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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1928 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -21.03 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3653 | eV/atom | — |