B8 O20 Th4
ceramic· B8 O20 Th4
B₈O₂₀Th₄ is a thorium-containing borate ceramic compound, belonging to the family of mixed-valence oxide ceramics with potential high-temperature and radiation-resistant characteristics. This material appears to be primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, likely investigated for its thermal stability and potential applications in nuclear or high-energy environments where thorium-bearing ceramics offer advantages in neutron absorption or radiation shielding. The borate-thorium system represents an emerging area of materials science aimed at developing advanced ceramics for extreme environments where conventional refractories or silicates may be inadequate.
nuclear applications (experimental)radiation shieldinghigh-temperature refractories (research)thorium-based ceramics developmentextreme-environment materials
Compliance & Regulations
?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
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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