O8 Ge2 Th2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

O8 Ge2 Th2

ceramic

· O8 Ge2 Th2

O8Ge2Th2 is a mixed-oxide ceramic compound containing germanium and thorium, representing a specialized composition within the thorium oxide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, potentially relevant to nuclear fuel applications, refractory systems, or advanced ceramic studies where thorium-based compounds offer high-temperature stability and chemical inertness. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized contexts requiring radiation resistance, extreme thermal environments, or unique electronic/optical properties that justify the material complexity and thorium handling requirements over conventional oxide ceramics.

nuclear fuel researchrefractory ceramicshigh-temperature applicationsradiation-resistant materialsexperimental ceramic compositesmaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	23,689.4	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	9,505.8	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.013	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.966	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

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.

O8 Ge2 Th2

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental