Ca4 Th1 F12

ceramic

· Ca4 Th1 F12

Ca₄Th₁F₁₂ is a mixed-cation fluoride ceramic compound containing calcium and thorium in a fluorite-derivative crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of actinide-bearing ceramics and is primarily of research interest for nuclear fuel development and advanced ceramic applications, rather than established commercial use. The incorporation of thorium as a nuclear fuel component makes this compound relevant to advanced nuclear reactor designs and thorium-based fuel cycles, where fluoride ceramics offer potential advantages in chemical stability and thermal conductivity compared to traditional oxide fuels.

nuclear fuel researchactinide ceramicsthorium fuel cycleshigh-temperature ceramicsmaterials science researchadvanced reactor concepts

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	6.191	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-4.144	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Ca4 Th1 F12

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental