Nb₁Ru₃C₁ is an intermetallic carbide compound combining niobium, ruthenium, and carbon, belonging to the family of refractory metal carbides with semiconducting properties. This is a research-phase material investigated primarily for high-temperature applications and advanced catalytic systems where the combination of refractory stability and metallic conductivity offers potential advantages over conventional ceramic carbides. The material's notable stiffness and hardness characteristics make it relevant for aerospace, catalysis, and extreme-environment engineering contexts where thermal stability and chemical inertness are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41,161.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21,364.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02100 | eV/atom | — |