RuAlO₂S is an experimental mixed-metal oxide-sulfide ceramic compound containing ruthenium, aluminum, oxygen, and sulfur phases. This material belongs to the family of complex metal chalcogenides and oxides being explored in materials research, though it has not yet established widespread commercial adoption. Potential applications under investigation include catalysis, electronic devices, and specialized coatings where the combination of ruthenium's redox activity and aluminum oxide's structural stability could offer advantages; researchers are evaluating whether this compound's multiphase chemistry can deliver improved performance in hydrogen evolution catalysts or photochemical systems compared to single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.237 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.420 | eV/atom | DFT |
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