Dy4B8Ru4 is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), boron, and ruthenium—a material class of significant interest in condensed matter physics and materials research. This compound exhibits semiconductor characteristics and represents an experimental composition within the rare-earth boride-ruthenium family, where such materials are investigated for potential high-performance electronic, magnetic, or thermoelectric applications. While not yet established in mainstream commercial production, compounds in this family are pursued for their potential in advanced electronics and energy conversion devices where rare-earth metallics offer tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,217.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,596.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6040 | eV/atom | — |