Nd₄FeS₇ is a rare-earth iron sulfide compound belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides, combining neodymium with iron and sulfur in a ternary metal sulfide structure. This material is primarily investigated in materials research for potential applications in magnetic and electronic devices, as rare-earth iron sulfides exhibit interesting magnetic properties and potential thermoelectric or optoelectronic functionality. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial applications, compounds in this family are of interest to researchers exploring advanced magnetic materials, rare-earth utilization alternatives, and functional inorganic compounds for emerging technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1770 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 8.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1720 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.797 | eV/atom | — |