Re6Tc2 is an intermetallic compound composed of rhenium and technetium in a 6:2 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where exceptional thermal stability and density characteristics of rhenium-based systems are valued. The compound's viability depends on technetium's extreme scarcity and radioactivity (Tc-99 from nuclear waste streams), making it impractical for conventional engineering use but relevant for specialized nuclear, aerospace, or materials science research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00200 | eV/atom | — |