Mn₂FeSi is an intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, characterized by a defined stoichiometric composition of manganese, iron, and silicon atoms arranged in an ordered crystalline structure. This material is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for magnetic and functional applications, leveraging the magnetic properties inherent to manganese-iron systems and the structural stability provided by silicon. Mn₂FeSi and related Heusler alloys are of interest for magnetocaloric, thermoelectric, and shape-memory applications where tailored magnetic response and thermal properties are advantageous over conventional ferromagnetic steels.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.104 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 444.6 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2650 | eV/atom | — |