K₂ThF₆ is a thorium-based fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the family of actinide fluorides, which are inorganic ceramics with strong ionic bonding characteristics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in nuclear fuel systems, fluoride salt reactors, and advanced refractory applications where thorium compounds serve as alternatives to uranium-based systems or as constituent phases in molten salt reactor designs. Its notable advantage over conventional ceramics lies in its thermal stability and resistance to molten salt corrosion, making it relevant for engineers developing advanced reactor concepts or high-temperature chemical processing environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,618.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,637.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1604 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.711 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.2641 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02730 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.812 | eV/atom | — |