As4Ru4 is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining arsenic and ruthenium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. Research interest in this material centers on its potential as a thermoelectric or optoelectronic material, as transition metal arsenides can exhibit bandgap tunability and carrier transport properties relevant to energy conversion and sensing applications. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this family are being investigated for next-generation semiconductor devices where thermal management and electronic properties matter more than cost-optimized bulk production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,264 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,741.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1820 | eV/atom | — |