Ba₄RuN₄ is a barium ruthenium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are known for high hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it represents the broader class of complex nitride ceramics being investigated for advanced applications where conventional nitrides or carbides may be insufficient. The barium-ruthenium-nitrogen system is notable for combining the refractory properties of nitride ceramics with potential catalytic or electrochemical functionality, making it relevant to emerging technologies in catalysis, energy storage, and high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.926 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06600 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5283 | eV/atom | — |