Ru₂N₂ is a transition metal nitride compound containing ruthenium, belonging to the broader class of refractory ceramics and intermetallic nitrides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential as a catalytic material, hard coating, or advanced ceramic due to ruthenium's favorable electrochemical properties and nitrides' inherent hardness and thermal stability. It represents an emerging alternative to conventional catalysts and wear-resistant materials, with particular interest in electrochemistry and catalysis applications where ruthenium's activity and nitride stability combine to offer improved performance or cost advantages over precious-metal systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5180 | eV/atom | — |