Ru₂Cl₆ is a ruthenium chloride compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of transition metal halides with potential for electronic and photonic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with investigations focused on its electronic properties, potential catalytic behavior, and integration into advanced semiconductor devices or hybrid materials systems. Ruthenium halides are studied as alternatives to more common semiconductors in niche applications requiring specific band structure characteristics or catalytic functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.54 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.29 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1768 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5710 | eV/atom | — |