MgSn5 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgSn5

ceramic

· JVASP-94356· MgSn5

MgSn5 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-tin system, representing a ceramic or brittle intermetallic phase rather than a conventional alloy. This material is primarily of research interest for lightweight structural applications and electronic/thermal management, as magnesium-tin intermetallics offer the potential for reduced weight compared to traditional metallic systems while maintaining rigidity. Its practical deployment remains limited, and engineers would encounter it mainly in advanced materials development contexts focused on next-generation lightweight composites or functional ceramics rather than established production applications.

experimental intermetallic researchlightweight composite reinforcementhigh-temperature structural phasesmagnesium alloy developmentthermal management materialsaerospace advanced materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.363	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)	0.09110	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.02688	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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MgSn5

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Regulatory Screening

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