Nd₃Th is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neodymium and thorium, belonging to the rare-earth ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications and nuclear fuel contexts, where the combination of rare-earth elements and thorium offers potential for enhanced thermal stability and specialized nuclear properties. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an advanced, experimental material rather than a commodity ceramic, with applications emerging in specialized nuclear, aerospace, and materials research domains where conventional ceramics fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2935 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08120 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05587 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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