MnAl12 is an intermetallic compound combining manganese and aluminum, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials with potential for structural or functional applications. This material system is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with development focused on leveraging the low density of aluminum combined with manganese's strengthening and magnetic properties. Engineers would consider MnAl12 in early-stage projects where lightweight performance, cost reduction, or magnetic functionality could provide advantages over conventional aluminum alloys or steel alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1084 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1191 | eV/atom | — |