Mn₄Co₄Si₄ is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining manganese, cobalt, and silicon in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of transition metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for thermoelectric and magnetocaloric applications, where the combination of magnetic (Mn, Co) and semiconducting (Si) elements offers potential for enhanced energy conversion or magnetic refrigeration performance compared to conventional binary silicides.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3490 | eV/atom | — |