Th1 Fe5 is an intermetallic compound in the thorium-iron system, representing a research-phase material combining a radioactive rare earth element (thorium) with iron. While not widely commercialized, intermetallic compounds in this family are investigated for their potential as high-temperature structural materials and in specialized nuclear or aerospace applications where extreme stability and unique phase behavior are required. Engineers would consider such materials primarily in advanced research contexts or defense applications rather than general commercial design.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,878.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,912 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00630 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08100 | eV/atom | — |