MgFe is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and iron, representing a research-stage material in the magnesium alloy family. While not yet widely commercialized, this composition is investigated for lightweight structural applications where the iron addition could improve hardness and elevated-temperature stability compared to pure magnesium, though typically at the cost of reduced ductility. Engineers would consider MgFe primarily in experimental aerospace or automotive projects targeting weight reduction, particularly where conventional Mg alloys (like AZ91D) fall short in strength or thermal performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.497 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.166 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3020 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3002 | eV/atom | — |