Ca₁Fe₄S₈ is a calcium iron sulfide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of metal sulfides with potential for electronic and photonic applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts as scientists explore its electronic properties and phase stability for potential use in energy conversion devices, photovoltaic systems, or catalytic applications where mixed-valence transition metal sulfides show promise.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7265 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6800 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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