Sodium thorium fluoride (Na₂ThF₆) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the fluoride family, characterized by a fluorite-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for nuclear fuel applications and advanced ceramics development, where thorium-based compounds offer potential advantages in thermal stability and radiation resistance compared to conventional oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.08 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.81 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.052 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.753 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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