Th₂N₃ is a thorium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the refractory nitride family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in advanced nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural ceramies, where its resistance to thermal shock and chemical inertness are valued; it remains largely a research material rather than a commodity compound, with potential for specialized applications in extreme-temperature environments where conventional metallic or oxide ceramics reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,495.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,142.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.261 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.576 | eV/atom | — |