C4Al4Th1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining aluminum with thorium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This composition belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics under active research for high-temperature applications where enhanced stiffness and thermal stability are needed. As a research-stage compound rather than a widely commercialized material, it represents exploration into thorium-aluminum systems for potential aerospace, nuclear thermal management, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 165.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 106.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3450 | eV/atom | — |