Ga2Fe2S5

metal
· JVASP-29747· Ga2Fe2S5

Ga₂Fe₂S₅ is a quaternary sulfide compound combining gallium and iron in a mixed-valence structure, belonging to the family of metal chalcogenides with potential semiconductor or optoelectronic properties. This is primarily a research material rather than an established industrial compound; it is studied for potential applications in photovoltaic devices, thermoelectric systems, and other advanced electronic applications where the bandgap and charge-transport properties of iron-gallium sulfides may offer advantages over more conventional semiconductors. The material's appeal lies in its use of earth-abundant elements (iron and sulfur) compared to conventional III-V semiconductors, though commercial viability and scalable synthesis routes remain under investigation.

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Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
0.1449
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
7.183
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1808
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4832
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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