Fe₁I₂ (iron diiodide) is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of iron and iodine, belonging to the halide perovskite and metal halide family of materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices and energy conversion systems where its semiconductor bandgap and electronic properties could be exploited. Iron halides are being investigated as alternatives to lead-based perovskites in photovoltaic and light-emitting device research due to iron's abundance and lower toxicity, though Fe₁I₂ remains largely in early-stage exploration for practical device engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,157 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,868.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08000 | eV/atom | — |