Mn₂CoGe is a ternary intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, combining manganese, cobalt, and germanium in a structured crystalline phase. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for magnetic and magnetocaloric applications, where its ferromagnetic properties and potential for controlled thermal response make it relevant to next-generation refrigeration and energy harvesting devices. Compared to conventional magnetic alloys, Heusler compounds like Mn₂CoGe offer tunable magnetic transitions and lower thermal hysteresis, positioning them as candidates for solid-state cooling where conventional refrigerants are impractical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,447 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,387.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3081 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 7.154 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.997 | µB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 1,318.8 | μB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.980 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02260 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.00900 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.09250 | eV/atom | — |