CaMn₂Sb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the Heusler or related ternary phase family, combining calcium, manganese, and antimony in a stoichiometric composition. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and magnetocaloric applications, where the interplay between magnetic and electronic properties in transition-metal antimonides offers potential for energy conversion and solid-state refrigeration devices. While not yet widely deployed in volume production, compounds in this chemical family are being investigated as alternatives to conventional thermoelectrics and magnetic cooling materials due to their tunable electronic structure and magnetic ordering behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,744.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,781.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00770 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1400 | eV/atom | — |