Fe6C2 is an iron carbide compound classified as a semiconductor, representing a specific stoichiometry within the iron-carbon phase diagram family. This material is primarily of research and materials science interest, as iron carbides are investigated for potential applications in catalysis, hard coatings, and advanced structural applications where combined metallic and ceramic properties are desirable. Iron carbides occupy a unique position between pure iron and ceramic carbides, offering the potential for tunable electronic and mechanical properties depending on crystalline structure and composition.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 223.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 68.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02200 | eV/atom | — |