GaFeNi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, iron, and nickel in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material within the broader family of ternary intermetallics. This compound represents an experimental research material studied for its potential electronic and magnetic properties, rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy. Interest in such gallium-iron-nickel systems stems from their potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and specialized electronics where the controlled electronic band structure of intermetallics can be exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 169.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.26 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1780 | eV/atom | — |