Thermomagnetic Properties of $LaFe_{11.0}Co_{0.8}(Si_{1-x}Al_{x})_{1.2}$ (x=0, 0.6) Alloys

In the present work, Curie temperature, refrigeration capacity and cooling power of the $LaFe_{11.0}Co_{0.8}(Si_{1-x}Al_{x})_{1.2}$ (where x=0, 0.6) alloys, are investigated. The value of Curie temperature was found to be 280 and 290 K for x=0 and 0.6, respectively. The determined values of cooling power (RCP) and refrigeration capacity (RC) differ only slightly for both investigated alloys. The maximum values of RCP and RC obtained under the change of external magnetic field from 0 to 5 T are 433 J/kg (for x=0) and 290 J/kg (for x=0.6), respectively.