MgCu2

MgCu2
The crystal structure of MgCu2. Magnesium is shown in green, copper in brown.
Names
IUPAC name
Copper - magnesium (2:1)
Other names
Cu2Mg
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/2Cu.Mg
    Key: BSBUOWMDDLTWGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Mg].[Cu].[Cu]
Properties
Cu2Mg
Molar mass 151.397 g·mol−1
Melting point 520 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

MgCu2 is a binary intermetallic compound of magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu) adopting cubic crystal structure, more specifically the C15 Laves phase. The space group of MgCu2 is Fd3m with lattice parameter a = 7.04 Å.