Th₃Be₁ is an intermetallic compound combining thorium and beryllium, belonging to the class of refractory metal intermetallics. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, as such thorium-beryllium phases are investigated for their potential combination of low density, high melting point, and thermal stability—characteristics relevant to extreme-environment applications. The compound remains experimental; practical industrial deployment is limited due to thorium's radioactivity hazards, beryllium's toxicity, and the complexity of manufacturing and handling such materials safely.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2990 | eV/atom | — |