Fe3W is an iron-tungsten intermetallic compound representing a hard, refractory metal system combining iron's cost-effectiveness with tungsten's high melting point and density. This material belongs to the broader family of tungsten-iron alloys and compounds studied for applications demanding exceptional hardness and thermal stability, though Fe3W itself remains primarily in the research and development stage rather than widespread commercial production. Its potential lies in wear-resistant applications, high-temperature structural components, and specialized tooling where the unique combination of iron's workability and tungsten's refractory properties could provide performance advantages over conventional steels or pure tungsten.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 282.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 129.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.44 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.651 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1381 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00387 | eV/atom | — |