Ce1P2Ru2 is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, phosphorus, and ruthenium—a rare-earth transition metal phosphide with potential semiconducting behavior. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial alloy; it belongs to the family of ternary rare-earth metal phosphides being investigated for their electronic structure, thermal properties, and potential catalytic or optoelectronic applications. The inclusion of ruthenium, combined with cerium's f-electron character, makes this compound of interest in fundamental materials research and potentially in advanced functional applications where rare-earth d–f interactions are exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9690 | eV/atom | — |