CaThP2O8 is a calcium-thorium phosphate ceramic compound belonging to the phosphate ceramic family, characterized by a dense crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for nuclear waste immobilization and specialized refractory applications, where its chemical durability and thermal stability make it a candidate for safely encapsulating actinide elements like thorium in solid ceramic matrices. The thorium-bearing phosphate chemistry positions it as an alternative to conventional borosilicate glass or zirconolite-based waste forms in advanced fuel cycle strategies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1914 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.773 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.153 | eV/atom | — |