MgSb₅ is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the magnesium-antimony system, representing a mixed-valence phase with potential thermoelectric and electronic applications. This material remains primarily in the research phase, studied for its crystal structure and semiconducting behavior rather than established industrial production. Interest centers on the magnesium-antimony family's potential for thermoelectric energy conversion and electronic devices, though MgSb₅ specifically has not achieved widespread commercial adoption; engineers considering this compound should treat it as an experimental material requiring careful evaluation of processing feasibility and property verification for any novel application.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.023 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.09070 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02899 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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