LaMg3
LaMg3 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from lanthanum and magnesium.
About LaMg3
LaMg3 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of lanthanum and magnesium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within the lanthanum-magnesium binary system.
This material is characterized by its metallic electronic nature, which makes it a subject of interest in studies regarding alloy development and hydrogen storage research. Its structural stability is evidenced by its frequent appearance across multiple crystallographic databases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LaMg3, aggregated across 5 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where LaMg3 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LaMg3, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LaMg3?
LaMg3 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from lanthanum and magnesium.
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How It Compares
As a stable intermetallic phase, LaMg3 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the phase behavior and structural characteristics of lanthanum-magnesium alloys.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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