Si4 Ru4
semiconductor· Si4 Ru4
Si₄Ru₄ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon and ruthenium, representing a transition metal silicide in the semiconductor class with potential for high-temperature and electronic applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with its stiff mechanical properties and thermal stability making it a candidate for investigating advanced electronic devices, refractory coatings, or specialized high-temperature structural components where ruthenium's oxidation resistance and silicon's semiconductor behavior could be leveraged together.
high-temperature electronicsrefractory coatingstransition metal silicide researchoxidation-resistant contactsexperimental semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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