Fe₂As₄ is an iron arsenide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of transition metal pnicogenides, materials that combine iron-group elements with Group 15 elements. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, studied for its potential in optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character could enable novel device functionality. Engineers considering Fe₂As₄ should recognize it as an experimental material whose properties and processing methods are still under investigation, making it relevant primarily for advanced research programs rather than conventional engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,047.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,315.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2550 | eV/atom | — |