NiMnAs is an intermetallic compound composed of nickel, manganese, and arsenic, belonging to the family of magnetic shape-memory alloys and Heusler alloys. This is primarily a research material studied for its ferromagnetic properties and potential magnetocaloric effects, rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy. The material is of interest in advanced applications requiring magnetic functionality combined with shape-memory behavior, though industrial adoption remains limited due to processing challenges, brittleness concerns, and the presence of arsenic (a toxic element restricting use in some jurisdictions).
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | μB | — | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 828.6 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2500 | eV/atom | — |