Th₂Cu is an intermetallic compound combining thorium and copper, belonging to the family of thorium-based metals studied for advanced structural and functional applications. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than commodity use, with potential applications in high-temperature environments and nuclear-related fields where thorium's thermal and neutron properties offer advantages. Engineers would consider Th₂Cu where extreme thermal stability, radiation resistance, or specialized electronic properties are required, though its thorium content necessitates careful handling and regulatory compliance in most jurisdictions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 76.14 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 28.77 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.20 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000700 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1214 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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