Fe₁Co₂In₁ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining iron, cobalt, and indium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary transition metal-main group semiconductors, which are primarily of research interest for potential thermoelectric, spintronic, and optoelectronic applications rather than established commercial use. Engineers and researchers explore such materials to develop high-performance energy conversion devices and magnetic semiconductors where the combined properties of ferromagnetic (Fe, Co) and semiconducting (In) elements may yield novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,631.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,044.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09700 | eV/atom | — |