YMn2Si2 is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, manganese, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in magnetic and thermal management systems, leveraging the magnetic properties contributed by manganese and the structural stability provided by the yttrium-silicon framework. While not yet widely commercialized, intermetallics of this type are of interest to materials scientists for high-temperature structural applications and magnetocaloric cooling technologies where rare-earth contributions can enhance performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1943 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.547 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 10.04 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5765 | eV/atom | — |