Mg₁Fe₂N₂ is a ternary nitride compound combining magnesium and iron, classified as a semiconductor material with potential for advanced functional applications. This compound exists primarily in the research and development phase rather than as an established industrial material, but belongs to the family of metal nitrides that are explored for their electronic, magnetic, and catalytic properties. Interest in this specific composition stems from potential applications in energy conversion, magnetic devices, and nitrogen-fixation catalysis, where the combination of earth-abundant elements (magnesium and iron) offers cost and sustainability advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00400 | eV/atom | — |