MgZnCu

metal

· JVASP-108101· MgZnCu

MgZnCu is a ternary magnesium alloy combining magnesium with zinc and copper additions to enhance strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. This alloy family is primarily investigated for lightweight structural applications and biomedical devices where the combination of low density with improved mechanical properties and controlled degradation behavior offers advantages over pure magnesium or binary Mg-Zn systems. The copper addition particularly influences precipitation hardening and corrosion characteristics, making MgZnCu relevant in aerospace weight-reduction initiatives and emerging biodegradable implant research.

lightweight structural componentsbiomedical implantsaerospace weight reductioncorrosion-resistant casingsresearch and development alloysmagnesium alloy engineering

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2025	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2176	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

MgZnCu

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Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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