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MgCuP

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· MgCuP

MgCuP is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, belonging to the ternary metal phosphide family. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in structural and functional applications where lightweight performance and chemical stability are valued. The compound's position in the Mg-Cu-P phase space makes it relevant to emerging fields seeking alternatives to conventional alloys in weight-sensitive or corrosion-resistant contexts, though industrial deployment remains limited pending further development of reliable processing and property characterization.

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries	93.89	GPa	DFT
↳	91.56	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2800	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries	48.14	GPa	DFT
↳	47.57	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	4.351	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.1100	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)	16.49	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.00123	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.00184	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	-121.2	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	163	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4638	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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