MgSn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the magnesium-tin system, representing a brittle metallic ceramic rather than a traditional oxide or silicate ceramic. This material exists primarily in research and academic contexts as a thermodynamically stable phase; its practical engineering applications remain limited, and it is not widely deployed in conventional industries. Interest in MgSn2 centers on fundamental materials science—particularly phase diagram studies, crystal structure characterization, and potential use in niche applications where magnesium-tin interactions are relevant, such as advanced alloy development or electronic materials research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.600 | 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) | 0.1199 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00851 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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