YMn8Fe4 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, manganese, and iron elements, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for permanent magnet and magnetocaloric applications, where the combination of rare-earth and 3d transition metals can produce strong magnetic properties at modest density. Engineers consider YMn8Fe4 when seeking alternatives to conventional rare-earth magnets or when exploring magnetocaloric refrigeration technologies, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established Nd-Fe-B or Sm-Co systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.176 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04550 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00522 | eV/atom | — |