Al₁Fe₁O₃ is an iron-aluminum oxide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential applications in electronic and photocatalytic materials. This composition represents a research-phase material rather than a commercially mature product; compounds in this system are studied for their semiconducting properties and catalytic potential, offering possible advantages over single-metal oxides in applications requiring tuned bandgap or enhanced surface reactivity. The combination of aluminum and iron oxides can provide improved stability and electrical properties compared to pure iron oxide (hematite) or alumina alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,198.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,841.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.169 | eV/atom | — |