Outstanding mechanical and magnetocaloric properties of MnCoGe alloy fabricated through hot pressing sintering

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Title: Outstanding mechanical and magnetocaloric properties of MnCoGe alloy fabricated through hot pressing sintering
Authors: Jianyong Wang, Changlong Tan, Gang Liang, Lei Zhao, Wenbin Zhao, Jian Li, Jie Yang, Xiaochuan Wang, Xiaohua Tian
Source: Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Vol 33, Iss , Pp 8611-8617 (2024)
Publisher Information: Elsevier, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Subject Terms: MnCoGe alloy, Mechanical properties, Crystal structure, Magnetocaloric effect, Mining engineering. Metallurgy, TN1-997
More Details: MnCoGe-based alloys represent promising candidates for magnetic refrigeration due to their advantageous Curie temperature and structural transition temperature near room temperature, coupled with exceptional magnetocaloric effect (MCE). However, the practical application of these materials is constrained by their inferior mechanical properties. Although resin bonding enhanced these properties, it simultaneously detracted from the MCE. In order to overcome this challenge, a novel synthesis method combining arc melting and hot press sintering is proposed. This approach led to an enhancement in the mechanical properties of MnCoGe-based alloys without compromising their MCE. The results of our investigation indicated that the Mn1·16Co0.84Ge alloy has achieved an unprecedented compressive stress of 367 MPa. At room temperature, this alloy undergoes a first-order martensitic phase transformation characterized by a mixed crystal structure comprised of hexagonal austenite and orthorhombic martensite. Furthermore, the Mn0·91Co1.09Ge alloy demonstrated a maximum isothermal entropy change of 19.5 J/kg K under a 7 T magnetic field. This study establishes a robust framework for designing high-performance magnetic refrigeration materials that integrate excellent mechanical properties with superior MCE.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2238-7854
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424027340; https://doaj.org/toc/2238-7854
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.206
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/fd36458f332b499fae9442df171ca33e
Accession Number: edsdoj.fd36458f332b499fae9442df171ca33e
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:22387854
DOI:10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.206
Published in:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Language:English