Th3Si2
ceramic· Th3Si2
Th₃Si₂ is a thorium silicide ceramic compound belonging to the family of refractory intermetallic ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for its potential in high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and resistance to oxidation are critical. The thorium silicide family is explored as a candidate material for aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear reactor components, and extreme-environment applications, though practical deployment remains limited due to thorium's regulatory constraints and processing challenges compared to more conventional refractory ceramics.
high-temperature structural ceramicsrefractory materials researchaerospace thermal protectionnuclear reactor applicationsoxidation-resistant coatingsadvanced propulsion systems
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.154 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.897 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.9286 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5906 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.4037 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.