Si4 Co18 Th2
metal· Si4 Co18 Th2
Si₄Co₁₈Th₂ is a complex intermetallic compound combining silicon, cobalt, and thorium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material falls within the family of advanced intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The incorporation of thorium—a radioactive element with high density and thermal properties—suggests potential applications in specialized high-temperature or nuclear contexts, though the practical engineering use of thorium-containing alloys remains limited due to handling, regulatory, and material-processing constraints.
nuclear research applicationshigh-temperature intermetallicsmaterials science researchexperimental aerospace alloysadvanced metallurgical compoundslaboratory/development phase
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3010 | eV/atom | — |
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