ThB2Ru2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining thorium diboride with ruthenium, representing a high-density intermetallic ceramic in the boride family. This material remains primarily a research compound with limited industrial deployment; it is investigated for extreme-environment applications where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are required. The incorporation of ruthenium—a refractory transition metal—suggests potential use in aerospace, nuclear, or cutting-tool contexts, though widespread commercial adoption has not yet materialized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3642 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6048 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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