LaFe8Si5
metal· JVASP-141124· LaFe8Si5
LaFe8Si5 is an iron-based intermetallic compound containing lanthanum and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal family of advanced functional materials. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for magnetocaloric applications, where it exhibits large entropy changes under applied magnetic fields—a property useful in magnetic refrigeration systems as an alternative to conventional vapor-cycle cooling. Engineers consider this material class for next-generation energy-efficient cooling technologies and magnetic actuation devices, though it remains largely in developmental stages rather than widespread commercial production.
magnetic refrigeration systemsmagnetocaloric heat pumpscryogenic cooling applicationsmagnetic actuation devicesadvanced thermal management research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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