MgZr3 is an intermetallic compound composed of magnesium and zirconium, belonging to the Laves phase family of metal compounds. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial use, with potential applications in lightweight structural systems where the combination of magnesium's low density and zirconium's strength and thermal stability could offer advantages. Engineers would consider MgZr3 for specialized aerospace or high-temperature applications where conventional magnesium alloys or zirconium alloys fall short, though material availability, processing complexity, and cost typically limit current adoption compared to more mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,795.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,109 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2000 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.677 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01353 | eV/atom | — |