Si₃Ru₄ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining silicon and ruthenium, representing a refractory ceramic material in the transition-metal silicide family. This is a research-phase compound studied for high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics face limitations; the ruthenium addition provides enhanced density and potential toughening mechanisms compared to pure silicides. Si₃Ru₄ belongs to a class of materials investigated for aerospace and extreme-environment applications where the combination of ceramic hardness, metallic ductility contributions, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures offers advantages over monolithic oxides or carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 232.3 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 232.3 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.4154 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3060 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 103.5 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 103.5 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
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