Mn₂NiGa is a Heusler alloy—an intermetallic compound in the ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy family—composed of manganese, nickel, and gallium. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for its potential magnetic shape-memory and magnetocaloric properties, which enable it to change shape or release/absorb heat in response to magnetic fields. It represents an emerging alternative to conventional shape-memory alloys (like NiTi) and magnetocaloric materials, with particular promise for applications requiring actuators, sensors, or solid-state cooling systems that respond to magnetic rather than thermal stimuli.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.673 | μB | DFT | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 1,194.7 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09800 | eV/atom | DFT |
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