FeSn

FeSn is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from iron and tin that is frequently studied for its diverse structural properties.

FeSn
Crystal structure of FeSn
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About FeSn

FeSn is a robust intermetallic compound composed of iron and tin. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a reliable structural configuration that is highly significant for fundamental materials science studies.

Exhibiting clear metallic electronic character, this compound is characterized by its extensive structural data, with numerous reported arrangements across various databases. Its stability and well-documented nature make it a key subject for understanding iron-tin binary systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for FeSn, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

59
4 databases, 17 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of FeSn. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting FeSn.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where FeSn is used.

Fundamental materials science researchBinary alloy phase studiesIntermetallic structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FeSn, answered from cross-validated data.

What is FeSn?

FeSn is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from iron and tin that is frequently studied for its diverse structural properties.

More questions
What is FeSn used for?
FeSn is used in fundamental materials science research, binary alloy phase studies, and intermetallic structural analysis.
What is the band gap of FeSn?
FeSn is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is FeSn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is FeSn thermodynamically stable?
Yes — FeSn sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of FeSn are known?
59 structures of FeSn are reported across 4 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
How is FeSn synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for FeSn include sol gel, solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does FeSn contain?
FeSn contains Fe and Sn (2 elements).
Where does the data for FeSn come from?
FeSn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone intermetallic phase in this context, FeSn serves as a primary reference point for iron-tin binary interactions, demonstrating high thermodynamic stability that distinguishes it as a foundational material within its compositional class.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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