MnAl6 is an intermetallic compound combining manganese and aluminum, belonging to the class of lightweight metallic systems with ordered crystal structures. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being investigated for applications where the combination of low density with moderate stiffness offers potential advantages over conventional alloys. The manganese-aluminum system is explored in aerospace and automotive contexts where weight reduction is critical, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to mature aluminum alloys and titanium systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 15,054.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 15,054.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 14,219.5 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2064 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2332 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 9,769.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 9,769.7 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 9,399.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1197 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.1867 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1838 | eV/atom | — |