Y₄Si₄Ru₄ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, silicon, and ruthenium in a complex crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of high-temperature ceramics and refractory intermetallics, and represents an emerging research composition rather than an established industrial material. Interest in this compound stems from the potential to combine ruthenium's hardness and thermal stability with yttrium and silicon's refractoriness, making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8120 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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