Abstract
We present the investigation of the magnetic field dependence of magneto-caloric properties in Mn5Ge3 with a near-room temperature second order phase transition (SOPT) at Tc ≃ 297.5 K. The isothermal entropy change (∣ΔSM∣) exhibits a high-field (H ≥ 3 T) power-law behavior with exponent value of 0.58 (near TC), in corroboration with critical exponents study. The maximum entropy change (∣ΔSM∣max∣) exhibits a H2∕3 dependence with addition of spatial inhomogeneity and higher order magnetization (up to M6) terms in Landau′s theory of SOPT. The nearly identical magnetic field evolution of magnetocaloric effect and a reasonably high refrigerant capacity of 398 J/kg (at 5 T) for inexpensive and abundant Mn5Ge3 make it a promising alternative to rare-earth Gadolinium for near-room temperature magnetic refrigeration technology.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 159908 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 876 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Sept 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Critical exponents
- Magnetic entropy change
- Magnetocaloric effect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry