Fe₂O₄ is an iron oxide ceramic compound with semiconductor properties, belonging to the family of mixed-valence iron oxides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage, catalysis, and magnetic applications, where its electronic and structural characteristics offer potential advantages in battery electrodes, photocatalytic systems, and magnetoelectric devices. Fe₂O₄ represents an intermediate composition between magnetite (Fe₃O₄) and hematite (Fe₂O₃), making it of particular interest for engineers seeking tunable properties in functional oxide systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,275.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,382.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.08860 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1210 | eV/atom | — |