K2 Na2 Th2 F12
ceramicK2Na2Th2F12 is a fluoride-based ceramic compound containing potassium, sodium, thorium, and fluorine—a mixed-alkali metal thorium fluoride belonging to the family of rare-earth and actinide fluoride ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring high chemical stability and radiation resistance; thorium fluorides are studied for nuclear fuel forms, containment matrices, and advanced ceramic applications where traditional oxides may be inadequate. The mixed-alkali composition suggests engineered thermal or chemical properties distinct from single-cation fluoride ceramics, making it a candidate for specialized high-performance ceramic systems, though industrial-scale adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,765.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,980.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.205 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.794 | eV/atom | — |