Fe₄S₄ is an iron sulfide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of transition metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research and emerging application interest, studied for its potential in optoelectronic devices, catalysis, and energy storage systems where iron sulfides offer advantages in cost, abundance, and tunable electronic properties compared to precious-metal alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 153.5 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 74.93 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3850 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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