MgZnNi2 is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, zinc, and nickel, representing a research-phase material in the magnesium alloy family. While not yet widely commercialized, this ternary intermetallic is investigated for applications requiring improved strength and stiffness compared to conventional lightweight alloys, with potential relevance in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications where weight reduction and rigidity are both critical. The material's notable high Poisson's ratio suggests unusual elastic behavior that could be valuable for damping-sensitive designs or as a strengthening phase in composite matrices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 117.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.909 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5349 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2771 | eV/atom | — |