Iron borate (Fe₂B₂O₆) is a ceramic semiconductor compound combining iron oxide with boric oxide, belonging to the iron borate family of materials. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring combined magnetic and semiconducting properties, particularly in catalysis, photocatalysis, and magnetic device applications where iron's ferrimagnetic behavior can be leveraged alongside semiconducting characteristics. Iron borates are of particular interest as alternatives to pure iron oxides in systems where boron's role in modifying electronic structure, thermal stability, or catalytic activity provides advantages over conventional ferrites or iron oxide semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,056.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20,648.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8603 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.918 | eV/atom | — |