Lu₂Ru₁Au₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining lutetium, ruthenium, and gold—a rare-earth transition metal alloy in the semiconductor class. This ternary system represents research-stage material development, likely explored for its unique electronic and structural properties arising from the combination of a rare-earth element (lutetium) with two noble transition metals. Such compounds are typically investigated for potential applications in high-performance electronics, thermoelectrics, or catalysis where the synergistic effects of rare-earth and noble metal phases could offer advantages over conventional binary or single-element semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,544.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,644.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7330 | eV/atom | — |