Fe₃Se₄ is an iron selenide semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide material family, characterized by iron and selenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its semiconductor bandgap and layered crystal structure offer potential for energy conversion and light-sensing devices; it remains an experimental compound rather than an established industrial material, but iron selenides as a class are being investigated as alternatives to traditional semiconductors due to their earth-abundant constituents and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,313 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,603.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2560 | eV/atom | — |