SmTh3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of samarium and thorium, belonging to the rare-earth–actinide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature applications where thermal stability and chemical inertness are critical, particularly in nuclear fuel matrices, refractory systems, and advanced thermal management applications. Its notable characteristics stem from the combination of rare-earth and actinide elements, making it relevant to specialized engineering contexts where conventional ceramics fall short in extreme thermal or radiation environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.70 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -11.40 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04580 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04580 | eV/atom | — |