Mn₂GaW is a Heusler alloy—an intermetallic compound combining manganese, gallium, and tungsten in a specific crystallographic arrangement. This material belongs to the family of half-metallic ferromagnets and magnetic shape-memory alloys, primarily investigated in academic and industrial research rather than established production. The material is of interest for spintronic applications, magnetic actuation systems, and high-temperature magnetic devices where full spin polarization and tunable magnetic properties are advantageous over conventional ferromagnets; its potential lies in next-generation magnetic sensors, actuators, and energy harvesting devices that exploit its unique electronic structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1900 | eV/atom | — |