Hf3Th is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and thorium, belonging to the family of refractory metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for ultra-high-temperature applications where exceptional thermal stability and resistance to oxidation are critical, though commercial deployment remains limited. Its thorium-hafnium composition positions it as a candidate for advanced aerospace propulsion systems and nuclear-thermal environments where conventional ceramics and superalloys reach their performance limits.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.74 | 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) | 0.1149 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1149 | eV/atom | — |