CeThO4 is a mixed-oxide ceramic compound combining cerium and thorium oxides, belonging to the family of actinide-bearing ceramics with potential applications in nuclear fuel and high-temperature materials science. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is investigated for nuclear fuel performance, radiation resistance, and thermal stability at extreme temperatures. Engineers would consider this material for specialized nuclear applications where the combined properties of cerium and thorium oxides—such as chemical stability, oxygen storage capacity, and tolerance to radiation damage—offer advantages over conventional fuel or refractory ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 188.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 86.67 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.516 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.931 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.923 | eV/atom | — |