Mn₂CoIn is an intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, a class of magnetic semiconductors characterized by ordered crystal structures and potential half-metallic properties. This material is primarily of research interest for spintronics and magnetoelectronic applications, where its unique combination of magnetic ordering and electronic structure could enable devices requiring spin-polarized current transport. Heusler alloys like Mn₂CoIn are investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in emerging technologies such as spin valves, magnetic tunnel junctions, and thermoelectric devices, though they remain largely in the experimental phase compared to established materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 180.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2060 | eV/atom | — |