Th4 C8

semiconductor

· Th4 C8

Th4C8 is a thorium-based carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of refractory carbides, characterized by high melting point and ceramic bonding. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest for ultra-high-temperature applications where conventional refractory materials reach their limits, such as in aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear reactor components, and extreme environment coatings. Thorium carbides are notable for their thermal stability and hardness but remain less commonly deployed than alternatives like tungsten carbide or tantalum carbide due to thorium's radioactive nature and associated handling/regulatory constraints.

nuclear reactor materialsaerospace refractory coatingsultra-high-temperature ceramicsresearch compoundsextreme environment applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00170	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.00300	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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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.

Th4 C8

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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