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MgSiH

ceramic

· JVASP-139061· MgSiH

MgSiH is an experimental ceramic compound in the magnesium silicide family, combining magnesium, silicon, and hydrogen in a light-weight ceramic matrix. This research-phase material is being investigated for structural applications where low density and moderate stiffness are advantageous, particularly in the context of hydrogen storage materials and advanced lightweight composites. Its potential lies in aerospace and automotive weight-reduction strategies, though it remains primarily a laboratory compound rather than an established commercial material.

lightweight aerospace structureshydrogen storage researchexperimental compositesweight reduction applicationsresearch and development

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	35.94	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3400	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	19.55	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	1.797	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Method

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

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5614	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.3585	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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