DyTh is a ceramic compound combining dysprosium and thorium, belonging to the family of rare-earth and actinide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear/aerospace interest, where its high-temperature stability and refractory properties make it relevant for extreme environments requiring both thermal resistance and chemical inertness. Engineers consider DyTh for applications where conventional ceramics reach their thermal limits, though its use remains limited to niche sectors due to handling requirements associated with thorium and the cost of dysprosium.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 51.53 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.33 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 7.060 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1308 | eV/atom | — |