TbMg16Al12

metal
· JVASP-121468· TbMg16Al12

TbMg16Al12 is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth magnesium-aluminum family, combining terbium (a lanthanide) with magnesium and aluminum to achieve distinctive phase properties. This material is primarily of research interest for lightweight structural applications where the combination of low density and intermetallic strengthening mechanisms could offer advantages over conventional magnesium alloys, though it remains in early-stage investigation rather than established industrial production. The incorporation of terbium is notable for potential high-temperature stability and hardness improvements, though engineers should expect this to be a specialized material requiring custom procurement and further development before consideration for critical applications.

experimental intermetallic researchlightweight aerospace structureshigh-temperature magnesium alloysrare-earth composite developmentadvanced material prototypingstructural weight reduction studies

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
2.458
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.00370
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.09684
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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