CeThCN is a ceramic compound containing cerium, thorium, carbon, and nitrogen, representing a mixed-metal carbide-nitride system. This material belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications where extreme thermal stability and hardness are required. Its development is motivated by potential applications in nuclear fuel systems and advanced refractory components, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment compared to established carbide and nitride ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3352 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.08600 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00640 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.062 | eV/atom | — |