Co₂MnSb is a Heusler alloy—an intermetallic compound combining cobalt, manganese, and antimony in a specific crystalline structure. This material is primarily a research compound explored for its ferromagnetic and half-metallic properties, rather than a production industrial material. Co₂MnSb and related Heusler alloys are investigated for spintronic devices, magnetic sensors, and energy conversion applications where the alignment of magnetic moments and electronic structure can be engineered; they offer potential advantages over conventional magnetic alloys in devices requiring spin-polarized current transport or high magnetic anisotropy, though manufacturing, compositional control, and thermal stability remain development challenges.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.000 | μB | DFT | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 1,020.1 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08700 | eV/atom | DFT |
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