Fe12C4 is an iron-carbon intermetallic compound that exhibits semiconductor characteristics, representing a specialized phase within the Fe-C binary system. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in advanced materials science exploring the electronic and mechanical properties of ordered intermetallic structures. The Fe-C system is fundamentally important in metallurgy, and compounds like Fe12C4 contribute to understanding phase behavior and property development in carbon-containing iron systems, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to conventional steels and cast irons.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,222 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,383.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08000 | eV/atom | — |