介绍了NaZn13型La(FexSi1-x)13系磁制冷材料的制备、合金化、磁热效应及其在磁制冷机中的应用情况,并分析了限制该材料在磁制冷机中应用的主要因素。
The paper summarizes recent investigations in producing the La(FexSi1-x)13-based magnetocaloric materials and their cooling performance.Some key issues which need further investigations are addressed.