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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.191 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.144 | eV/atom | — |