MgIn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium and indium, belonging to the family of binary metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in semiconductor, thermal management, and advanced structural contexts where the unique combination of low density and ceramic properties may offer advantages. Engineers would consider MgIn for specialized applications requiring lightweight ceramic behavior, though material availability and processing maturity remain limiting factors compared to conventional ceramics or established alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,767.3 | ksi | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,182.3 | ksi | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1750 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02660 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08749 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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