Ba₄MnSi is an intermetallic compound containing barium, manganese, and silicon, typically investigated in materials research for its potential magnetic and electronic properties derived from its mixed-metal composition. This compound belongs to the family of rare-earth-free magnetic materials and is primarily of academic and exploratory interest rather than established in high-volume industrial applications. Research into Ba₄MnSi and related barium-transition metal silicides focuses on understanding structure-property relationships for potential use in magnetic devices, permanent magnets, or functional ceramics where conventional rare-earth elements are cost-prohibitive or supply-constrained.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1647 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4880 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.373 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.174 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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