Magnesium ferrite (Mg₂FeO₄) is an inverse spinel ceramic compound combining magnesium and iron oxides, belonging to the ferrite family of magnetic ceramics. This material is primarily studied for electromagnetic and catalytic applications, including microwave absorbers, magnetic recording media, and heterogeneous catalysts in chemical processing, where its magnetic properties and thermal stability offer advantages over conventional iron oxides or ferrite alternatives. As a research-stage compound, it represents the broader ferrite ceramic family's potential for combining magnetic functionality with chemical resilience in high-temperature environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.819 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 8.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1376 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.205 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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