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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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