Tb₄B₈Ru₄ is an intermetallic compound combining terbium, boron, and ruthenium elements, belonging to the rare-earth metal boride family. This is a research-stage material studied for potential high-temperature applications and advanced electronic or magnetic applications leveraging the properties of rare-earth terbium combined with the refractory characteristics of boron and the catalytic potential of ruthenium. While not yet in widespread industrial production, materials in this chemical family are of interest in aerospace, catalysis, and energy storage research where extreme thermal stability or specialized electronic behavior is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5860 | eV/atom | — |