Iron(II) chloride (FeCl₂) is an inorganic compound classified as a semiconductor material, consisting of iron cations bonded to chloride anions in a crystalline structure. While primarily known as a laboratory and industrial chemical reagent, FeCl₂ has research interest in solid-state electronics and materials science for its semiconducting properties and potential applications in niche electronic devices. The material is notable for its availability and relatively simple synthesis, though it remains largely exploratory in semiconductor applications compared to conventional elemental or compound semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,406.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,577.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5220 | eV/atom | — |