Ca₄ThF₁₂ is a fluoride ceramic compound combining calcium and thorium fluorides, belonging to the class of mixed rare-earth and actinide fluoride ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, studied for its thermal and chemical stability in high-temperature and radiation-resistant applications where fluoride ceramics offer advantages over oxide alternatives. Its notable properties make it a candidate for nuclear fuel surrogate materials, thermal barrier coatings in advanced reactors, and other specialized high-temperature environments where thorium-containing ceramics provide unique performance benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1667 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.192 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -406.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.138 | eV/atom | — |