Ru4 S8

semiconductor

· Ru4 S8

Ru4S8 is a mixed-valence ruthenium sulfide semiconductor compound featuring a complex crystal structure with potential for electronic and photonic applications. This material belongs to the family of transition metal chalcogenides and represents an area of active research interest for its unique electronic properties and potential in energy conversion and sensing devices. As a relatively specialized compound, Ru4S8 is primarily explored in academic and emerging industrial contexts rather than established high-volume manufacturing, making it of interest to engineers developing next-generation functional materials.

semiconductor devicesphotocatalysis researchenergy conversionelectrochemical sensingadvanced electronicsmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	170.7	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	125.5	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.3180	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6460	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Ru4 S8

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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