As2Ru

As₂Ru is an intermetallic compound combining arsenic and ruthenium, classified as a semiconductor with potential for advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications. This is primarily a research-phase material rather than a commodity engineering material; it belongs to the family of transition metal arsenides that show promise for thermoelectric power generation, photovoltaic devices, and high-temperature electronic components where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits. Engineers would consider As₂Ru in specialized contexts where its metallic bonding character and moderate stiffness offer advantages in extreme environments or where its band structure properties align with device design requirements, though material availability and processing complexity limit current industrial adoption.