LaMn2Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, manganese, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for magnetocaloric and magnetotransport applications, where the coupling between magnetic and structural properties is exploited. The compound is notable for potential use in magnetic cooling systems and magnetoresistive devices, representing an emerging class of materials that bridges traditional metallurgy with functional magnetic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.869 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.499 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 15.61 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4904 | eV/atom | — |