MgSi — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgSi

ceramic

· JVASP-79660· MgSi

MgSi is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium and silicon, belonging to the silicide family of ceramics. While not as widely commercialized as some alternatives, magnesium silicides are investigated for applications requiring lightweight ceramic matrices, thermal management components, and high-temperature structural applications where the low density and thermal properties of magnesium-based systems offer advantages over heavier ceramic options. This material family is of particular interest in research contexts for automotive and aerospace applications where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical design drivers.

lightweight ceramic compositesthermal management systemshigh-temperature structural componentsaerospace applicationsautomotive engine componentsresearch/development materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	2.450	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2751	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1138	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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MgSi

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Regulatory Screening

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