NiMnSi
metal· NiMnSi
NiMnSi is a nickel-manganese-silicon intermetallic compound belonging to the Heusler alloy family, known for ferromagnetic shape-memory and magnetocaloric properties. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring magnetic actuation, solid-state cooling, or reversible shape recovery driven by magnetic fields rather than thermal cycling. Its potential advantages over conventional shape-memory alloys include direct magnetic control and reduced operational hysteresis, though it remains less established in production engineering than competing Ni-Ti systems.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — | |
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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