LaMnAlNi3 is a quaternary intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family, combining lanthanum, manganese, aluminum, and nickel. This material is primarily of research and development interest for hydrogen storage applications and magnetocaloric effect studies, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metals enables tailored magnetic and thermal properties. Its potential advantages over conventional alternatives lie in tunable Curie temperature and hydrogen absorption capacity, making it relevant for emerging clean energy and refrigeration technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2529 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.416 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06070 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3664 | eV/atom | — |