Fe₆N₂ is an iron nitride compound that exhibits semiconducting behavior, representing a transition metal nitride in the iron-nitrogen system. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial production, belonging to a class of materials being investigated for their potential in electronic and catalytic applications. Iron nitrides like Fe₆N₂ are notable for combining metallic bonding characteristics with tunable electronic properties, making them candidates for next-generation semiconductors, catalysts for ammonia synthesis, and magnetic materials where conventional semiconductors or pure metals are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 210.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 84.99 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00410 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1470 | eV/atom | — |