NbGaRu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, gallium, and ruthenium in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase semiconductor material within the broader class of ternary intermetallics, currently under investigation for potential electronic and structural applications where conventional semiconductors or metallic alloys show limitations. The material's combination of refractory elements (Nb, Ru) with a lighter element (Ga) positions it as a candidate for high-temperature semiconductor devices, though industrial deployment remains limited and further development of synthesis, processing, and reliability data is needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 233.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 102.5 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00670 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4530 | eV/atom | — |