MnSi is an intermetallic compound in the manganese-silicon family that exhibits semiconducting behavior, with a cubic crystal structure and metallic character. It is primarily studied in condensed matter physics and materials research for its unique electronic and magnetic properties, particularly as a model system for skyrmion physics and topological electronic states. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume commercial applications, MnSi is of significant interest to researchers and engineers working on next-generation magnetic storage, spintronic devices, and quantum materials, where its unusual ground state and spin-structure interactions offer opportunities for novel device concepts.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 30,401.5 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 30,401.5 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 28,011.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.000161 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2248 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 20,496.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 20,496.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 19,060.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2136 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.6000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.674 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.4084 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3317 | eV/atom | — |