U2Sb4Ru2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining uranium, antimony, and ruthenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and thermal transport properties within the broader class of uranium-based intermetallics, which are of interest for specialized high-temperature and radiation-resistant applications. The inclusion of ruthenium—a refractory metal with strong spin-orbit coupling—alongside uranium suggests potential exploration of correlated electron behavior or topological electronic states, making this compound relevant to fundamental materials discovery rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 101.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.30 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2990 | eV/atom | — |