Mn₁Fe₁Co₁Ge₁ is an equiatomic quaternary Heusler alloy—an intermetallic compound combining manganese, iron, cobalt, and germanium in equal proportions. This is primarily a research material investigated for its potential magnetic and electronic properties, rather than an established industrial material. The Heusler alloy family is of significant interest in spintronics, thermoelectric energy conversion, and magnetic device applications due to tunable band structure and spin-polarized electronic states; this particular composition represents exploration of how transition metal substitution affects functional performance in these domains.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 207.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1.440 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1280 | eV/atom | — |