MnSnAs is a ternary intermetallic compound combining manganese, tin, and arsenic elements, belonging to the family of Heusler-type or half-Heusler alloys commonly studied for functional magnetic and electronic applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production; ternary Mn-Sn-based compounds are investigated for potential use in spintronic devices, magnetic refrigeration, and thermoelectric applications where the interplay between magnetic ordering and electronic band structure offers tailored performance. Engineers considering MnSnAs would be evaluating it for next-generation energy conversion or information technology applications where conventional metals or semiconductors fall short, though maturity and cost-effectiveness relative to alternatives remain significant practical considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,538.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -368.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2380 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.107 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3408 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2037 | eV/atom | — |