MgTi2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and titanium, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials that bridge conventional alloys and advanced composites. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established production, being investigated for aerospace and structural applications where the combination of low density with reasonable stiffness offers potential weight savings. Engineers consider MgTi2 in contexts requiring high specific stiffness (stiffness-to-weight ratio), though its practical adoption depends on addressing manufacturing scalability, thermal stability, and environmental resistance relative to mature alternatives like titanium alloys or aluminum composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,484.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,818.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1306 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2277 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2277 | eV/atom | — |