MgPH2

ceramic

· JVASP-115073· MgPH2

MgPH₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound based on magnesium and phosphorus hydride chemistry, belonging to the broader family of metal phosphides and hydrides being explored for advanced functional applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in hydrogen storage systems, catalysis, and specialized refractory or electronic materials where magnesium-based ceramics offer advantages in thermal or chemical environments. Engineers would consider this compound when exploring lightweight ceramic alternatives or when magnesium's combination with phosphorus chemistry provides unique functional properties—such as in emerging clean energy technologies or experimental structural composites—though material availability, processing methods, and long-term performance data would require careful evaluation before industrial deployment.

hydrogen storage researchcatalytic applicationsadvanced ceramicslightweight composite developmentemerging energy materialsexperimental phosphide systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	6,017.6	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3100	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	1,480.8	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.06286	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Filter by

Method

Property	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form, heat treatment, basis, or test environment.

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.3846	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.04181	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

MgPH2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgPH2

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental