Fe₄N₁ is an iron nitride intermetallic compound that exhibits semiconductor properties, representing a transition metal nitride phase with potential applications in functional materials research. This material belongs to the iron-nitrogen system, which has been studied for decades in metallurgy and materials science, though Fe₄N₁ as a discrete semiconductor phase is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. Engineers and researchers explore iron nitrides for their unique electronic properties, hardness, and chemical stability, making them candidates for next-generation functional devices where traditional semiconductors or metallic phases are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,520.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,692.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08000 | eV/atom | — |