MnCr2Ga is an intermetallic compound combining manganese, chromium, and gallium, belonging to the family of ternary transition metal alloys with potential for high-strength, lightweight applications. This material remains largely in the research phase, but compounds in this system are of interest for aerospace and structural applications where the combination of moderate density with strong interatomic bonding offers potential advantages over conventional alloys. Its characteristics make it a candidate for exploratory work in high-temperature structural materials and magnetic applications, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development of processing routes and mechanical property validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 214.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 82.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.914 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00800 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2466 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1956 | eV/atom | — |