ErThCN is an experimental ceramic compound containing erbium, thorium, and carbon-nitrogen constituents, representing a high-density refractory ceramic in the rare-earth/actinide family. This research-phase material is being explored for applications requiring extreme thermal stability and density, such as advanced nuclear fuel forms, shielding components, or ultra-high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics reach their limits. Its combination of rare-earth and actinide elements suggests potential use in specialized nuclear or aerospace contexts, though maturity and practical manufacturability remain open questions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.50 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06070 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.152 | eV/atom | — |