Lu4 Si4 Ru4
semiconductor· Lu4 Si4 Ru4
Lu₄Si₄Ru₄ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lutetium, silicon, and ruthenium, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with investigation focused on its potential for high-temperature applications and electronic properties inherent to rare-earth intermetallics. The combination of a refractory rare earth (lutetium), a network-forming element (silicon), and a catalytically active transition metal (ruthenium) suggests applications in extreme-environment settings where conventional superalloys or ceramics may be limited.
High-temperature structural materials (research)Catalytic applicationsElectronic/thermoelectric devices (exploratory)Refractory intermetallicsMaterials science research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.