RbMg6Fe is an intermetallic compound combining rubidium, magnesium, and iron—a lightweight metallic material belonging to the rare-earth and alkali-metal intermetallic family. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential lightweight structural applications where the combination of low density with metallic bonding characteristics could offer advantages over conventional aluminum or magnesium alloys. Engineering interest centers on high-strength-to-weight ratios and thermal properties, though commercial adoption remains limited and material behavior under service conditions is still being characterized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.079 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.850 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3141 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3098 | eV/atom | — |