Th₃U₃P₈ is a mixed thorium-uranium phosphide ceramic compound representing a class of actinide phosphides studied primarily in nuclear materials science and advanced ceramics research. This material is notable for its potential in nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature environments where its chemical stability and thermal properties may offer advantages over conventional ceramic alternatives. Its dual actinide composition makes it relevant to nuclear engineering contexts where specialized nuclear fuel forms and transmutation-resistant materials are under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3284 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.406 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03920 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.233 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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