The interface of the ferromagnetic metal $CoS2$ and the nonmagnetic semiconductor $FeS2$ Available to Purchase

The electronic and magnetic properties of the cubic pyrite $CoS2/FeS2$ interface are studied using the all-electron full-potential linearized augmented plane wave method. We find that this contact between a ferromagnetic metal and a nonmagnetic semiconductor shows a metallic character. The $CoS2$ stays close to half-metallicity at the interface, while the $FeS2$ becomes metallic. The magnetic moment of the Co atoms at the interface slightly decreases as compared to the bulk value and a small moment is induced on the Fe atoms. Furthermore, at the interface ferromagnetic ordering is found to be energetically favorable as compared to antiferromagnetic ordering.