Ce1Th3O8 is a mixed rare-earth and actinide oxide ceramic compound combining cerium and thorium in a fluorite-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for nuclear fuel applications and advanced ceramic development, where the thorium-cerium oxide system is studied for potential use in next-generation nuclear reactors and as a surrogate for understanding actinide behavior in ceramic matrices. Its significance lies in combining the nuclear fuel properties of thorium oxide with cerium's oxygen-buffering capacity, making it relevant to researchers developing accident-tolerant fuels and improved waste-form ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.056 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.048 | eV/atom | — |