CeThZn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing cerium, thorium, and zinc, representing a rare-earth–actinide system of primarily research interest. This material belongs to the family of complex intermetallic ceramics and is not widely deployed in mainstream engineering applications; it is studied for fundamental understanding of rare-earth and actinide phase behavior, thermodynamic stability, and potential nuclear-related material science contexts. The compound's notably high density and unusual elemental combination make it relevant to researchers exploring advanced structural ceramics, nuclear fuel matrices, or specialized high-density applications where cerium and thorium chemistry may offer functional advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.626 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6610 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07560 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2041 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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