Th3S is a thorium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth and actinide chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream engineering use, with applications in nuclear fuel systems, high-temperature structural components, and advanced refractory applications where chemical stability and thermal resistance are critical. Its selection over conventional ceramics would be driven by specific requirements for actinide containment, extreme thermal environments, or specialized nuclear engineering contexts where thorium-based compounds offer advantages in radiation resistance or chemical durability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,711 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,960.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3914 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000249 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.0000376 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -2.010 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -2.477 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7497 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2318 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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