Th₂ZnCu is an intermetallic compound composed of thorium, zinc, and copper, belonging to the ternary metal systems class. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature applications and fundamental materials science investigations into intermetallic phase stability and crystal structure behavior. While not widely deployed in current industrial production, ternary intermetallics of this type are of interest to materials researchers exploring advanced alloy design, nuclear fuel cladding alternatives, and specialized high-temperature structural applications where thorium-based compounds may offer unique property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3705 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06850 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1455 | eV/atom | — |