Mg2P2 is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the phosphide family, combining magnesium and phosphorus in a structured lattice. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it is studied for potential applications requiring a lightweight ceramic with moderate stiffness characteristics. The material family shows promise in emerging areas where magnesium-based ceramics could offer weight reduction benefits, though processing, stability, and performance validation remain active research topics compared to more mature ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,394 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,520 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.814 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.702 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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