Yb4 B16 Ru4
semiconductor· Yb4 B16 Ru4
Yb4B16Ru4 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, boron, and ruthenium—a rare-earth boride-based material that falls into the family of ceramic-metal hybrids. This compound represents experimental research-stage work in high-temperature materials science, where the boride backbone provides hardness and thermal stability while ruthenium contributes to electrical and thermal conductivity; such materials are of interest for extreme-environment applications where conventional superalloys or refractories reach performance limits.
High-temperature structural applicationsRefractory materials researchElectronic or thermoelectric device developmentAerospace and extreme-environment testingAdvanced ceramics and intermetallic composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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