MgSn3

ceramic

· JVASP-90769· MgSn3

MgSn3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of magnesium and tin, belonging to the family of metal-ceramic materials that combine metallic and ceramic characteristics. This material is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring lightweight structures with thermal or electrical functionality, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial adoption. MgSn3 is notable within intermetallic research contexts for its potential in advanced composites and electronic applications where magnesium's low density and tin's conductivity properties might be leveraged, though practical engineering use cases are still being explored compared to more established alternatives like aluminum or magnesium alloys.

experimental intermetallic compoundslightweight structural researchthermal management materialselectronic/semiconductor applicationscomposite reinforcement phases

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2165	lb/in³	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)	0.08260	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.01364	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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MgSn3 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgSn3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental