Fe11Si5 is an iron-silicon intermetallic compound belonging to the semiconductor class, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of iron and silicon atoms. This material represents a research-phase compound within the iron-silicon family, which has attracted interest for thermoelectric and magnetoelectronic applications due to the semiconducting behavior that emerges from its ordered crystal structure. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, iron-silicon intermetallics are being investigated for applications where their unique electronic properties and mechanical stability at elevated temperatures could offer advantages over traditional semiconductors or metallic alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 225.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 111.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00840 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2930 | eV/atom | — |