Fe₂S₄ is an iron sulfide semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides, which are of significant interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. While primarily a research material rather than a commercial standard, iron sulfides in this composition range are being investigated for thin-film solar cells, photoelectrochemical devices, and other semiconductor applications due to their tunable bandgap and earth-abundant constituent elements. Engineers would consider Fe₂S₄ as part of the broader effort to develop cost-effective, non-toxic alternatives to conventional semiconductor materials like CdTe or perovskites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,415.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,447.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.8661 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6380 | eV/atom | — |