Al₂Th₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining aluminum and thorium, representing an exploratory material in the aluminum-thorium phase diagram. This compound is primarily of research interest for investigating intermetallic electronic properties and potential high-temperature structural applications, though it remains largely experimental with limited industrial adoption. Engineers considering this material would be evaluating fundamental phase behavior and semiconducting characteristics in rare-earth-adjacent systems, rather than relying on it as an established engineering solution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 73.21 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3470 | eV/atom | — |