K2ThF6
ceramic· K2ThF6
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.
molten salt reactor componentsnuclear fuel chemistryhigh-temperature refractoriesfluoride salt chemistryactinide material researchcorrosion-resistant ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.