Lu₁Nb₁Ru₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, niobium, and ruthenium in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics, which are of interest for high-temperature structural applications and potential electronic/photonic devices due to the combination of a refractory metal (Nb), a noble metal (Ru), and a rare-earth element (Lu). Such ternary intermetallics are primarily explored in academic and development settings for aerospace, thermal management, and advanced materials discovery rather than established commodity production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4600 | eV/atom | — |