O8 Fe4 is an iron oxide compound with a mixed-valence iron structure, belonging to the family of magnetite-derived or complex iron oxide semiconductors. This material exhibits semiconductor behavior due to charge-transfer mechanisms between iron sites in different oxidation states, making it of interest for applications requiring magnetic and electronic functionality in a single phase. Research into O8 Fe4 and related iron oxide semiconductors focuses on magnetoelectronic devices, magnetic sensors, and catalytic applications where the combination of magnetic ordering and controlled conductivity is advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.284 | eV/atom | — |