Abstract: A material that can be used for magnetic refrigeration, wherein the material substantially has the general formula (AYB1−y)2+&dgr;C1−xDx) wherein A is selected from Mn and Co; B is selected from Fe and Cr; C and D are different and are selected from P, As, B, Se, Ge, Si and Sb; x and y each is a number in the range 0-1; and &dgr; is a number from (−0.1)-(+0.1).
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 30, 2004
Publication date:
December 16, 2004
Applicants:
Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen, Universiteit van Amstserdam, faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informaatica
Inventors:
Ekkehard Hubertus Bruck, Ojiyed Tegusi, Frank Roelof De Boer