GaFe2 is an intermetallic compound composed of gallium and iron, belonging to the family of binary metal systems studied for their unique crystal structures and magnetic properties. While primarily a research material rather than a commodity industrial product, GaFe2 and related gallium-iron intermetallics are investigated for potential applications in magnetic devices, semiconductor contacts, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits. The material's appeal lies in its potential for tailored magnetic behavior and thermal stability, though commercial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2813 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.422 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2310 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1113 | eV/atom | — |