MgGaPt₂ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, gallium, and platinum—a ternary metal system that combines lightweight magnesium with the high-density, corrosion-resistant properties of platinum and gallium's semiconductor characteristics. This is primarily a research and exploratory material rather than an established industrial product; compounds in this family are investigated for applications requiring unusual combinations of mechanical stiffness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, particularly in high-performance aerospace and electronic device research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,599.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,074.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4715 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7341 | eV/atom | — |