Mn₂VSn is an intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, characterized by an ordered crystal structure containing manganese, vanadium, and tin. This material is primarily of research interest for spintronic and magnetoelectronic applications due to its potential half-metallic ferromagnetic properties, which make it attractive for devices requiring spin-polarized electron transport. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, Mn₂VSn and related Heusler alloys are being investigated as candidates for magnetic sensors, spin valves, and magnetoresistive devices where the interplay between magnetic ordering and electronic structure is exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.569 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 0.9941 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.9450 | µB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 169.9 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1741 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.01800 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.02381 | eV/atom | — |