Lu₁Ta₁Ru₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, tantalum, and ruthenium—a research-phase material in the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This composition falls within the broader class of high-entropy and multi-principal-element alloys being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The material is not yet established in mainstream commercial production; it represents exploratory work in materials for next-generation aerospace propulsion, nuclear systems, or high-temperature structural applications where oxidation resistance, creep resistance, and phase stability at elevated temperatures are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5390 | eV/atom | — |