FeSe2

metal
· FeSe2

FeSe₂ (iron diselenide) is an intermetallic compound belonging to the pyrite-structure family of iron chalcogenides, characterized by its layered crystal structure and moderate elastic stiffness. This material is primarily of research interest as a potential semiconducting or thermoelectric compound, with applications being explored in energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and catalytic systems rather than established industrial production. Engineers would consider FeSe₂ for specialized low-temperature electronic applications or as a precursor phase in composite materials, though it remains largely experimental compared to more mature alternatives like skutterudites or bismuth tellurides for thermoelectric use.

thermoelectric energy conversion (research)photovoltaic absorber layerscatalytic materials (hydrogen evolution)solid-state electronics (experimental)high-temperature phase materials

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
17,058.3
ksi
17,220.3
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2000
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
13,313.1
ksi
13,459.5
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.2548
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.3280
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
36.83
-
31.01
range 25.86–36.17median of 2 measurements
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-296.4
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3869
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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