MgZn2Sb2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium, zinc, and antimony in a defined crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of ternary semiconducting compounds and is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications, where the combination of elements is engineered to optimize thermal-to-electric energy conversion. Engineers considering this material should note it represents an experimental or specialized composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, making it relevant for advanced energy harvesting systems and next-generation thermal management devices where conventional materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.68 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.81 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.481 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01140 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1546 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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