B8Mo8Ru4 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining boron, molybdenum, and ruthenium, representing an emerging high-temperature ceramic or metallic compound in the boride-based materials family. This is a research-phase material being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach thermal or chemical limits. Its appeal lies in the potential for enhanced hardness, oxidation resistance, and refractory properties that the molybdenum-ruthenium-boron system may offer, though practical engineering deployment remains limited and material consistency across production batches is an active research concern.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3430 | eV/atom | — |