Si₄Sc₄Ru₂ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining silicon, scandium, and ruthenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material family falls within research-stage high-entropy and transition-metal silicides, which are being investigated for potential applications requiring thermal stability and electronic properties beyond conventional semiconductors. Such compounds remain largely in academic development and are not yet widely deployed in commercial products, but represent exploration into materials combining refractory metal hardness with semiconductor functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 122.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 67.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8490 | eV/atom | — |