Yb4Mn4Si4 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family, combining ytterbium, manganese, and silicon in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion and magnetic devices, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metal elements can produce unique electronic and thermal properties. The compound represents an exploratory material within the broader class of Heusler-type and related intermetallics being investigated for next-generation power generation and heat management technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,209.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,846.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3320 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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