Mn₂Au is an intermetallic compound and semiconductor material composed of manganese and gold in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of magnetic intermetallics and is primarily of research interest, particularly for spintronics and magnetic device applications where its antiferromagnetic and potential half-metallic properties could enable next-generation information storage and magnetoelectronic devices. Mn₂Au and related manganese-noble metal compounds are being investigated as alternatives to conventional ferromagnetic materials because they offer the potential for efficient spin-orbit coupling and magnetic ordering without the saturation limitations of traditional ferromagnets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,192.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,774.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2300 | eV/atom | — |