MgPaAu2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, palladium, and gold—a ternary system that belongs to the precious-metal intermetallic family. This is a research-phase material with limited commercial deployment; such Mg-based intermetallics are studied primarily for lightweight structural applications and functional materials where the combination of low density with metallic bonding offers potential advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers would consider this material class for applications requiring exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios or unique electronic/thermal properties, though processing, brittleness, and cost remain significant barriers to widespread adoption compared to conventional titanium or aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,918.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,306.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4586 | 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) | -0.5014 | eV/atom | — |