Lu4 B16 Ru4

semiconductor

· Lu4 B16 Ru4

Lu₄B₁₆Ru₄ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, boron, and ruthenium elements, representing a complex ternary system in the boride-based materials family. This is a research-phase material with limited industrial deployment; compounds in this family are primarily investigated for their potential in high-temperature applications, electronic properties, and as precursors for advanced ceramics or catalytic systems. The specific combination of a rare earth (Lu), light refractory element (B), and transition metal (Ru) suggests exploration of thermal stability, hardness, or electronic functionality for specialized aerospace, electronics, or materials science applications.

high-temperature materials researchrare earth intermetallicsrefractory compoundsadvanced ceramics precursorselectronic materials developmentfundamental materials characterization

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00330	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6540	eV/atom	—

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Lu4 B16 Ru4

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