Fe5Sn1O8 is an iron-tin oxide ceramic compound belonging to the mixed-metal oxide semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for gas sensing applications, particularly for detecting reducing gases and volatile organic compounds, leveraging the semiconducting properties that arise from iron-tin oxide heterojunctions. The compound represents a niche material in the broader context of metal oxide sensors, where it competes with more established tin oxide (SnO2) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) systems by potentially offering improved sensitivity or selectivity through its composite structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.292 | eV/atom | — |