Zn₄Fe₆O₁₆ is a mixed-valence zinc-iron oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or spinel-related oxide family. While not a widely commercialized material, zinc-iron oxides of this composition are of research interest for applications requiring combined magnetic and catalytic properties, and represent the broader family of transition metal oxides used in industrial processes. Engineers may encounter this compound in advanced ceramics development, magnetic material systems, or catalytic applications where the synergistic properties of zinc and iron oxides provide advantages over single-component alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.439 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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