ThAl4C4 is a refractory intermetallic compound combining thorium, aluminum, and carbon, belonging to the family of high-performance ceramic-metal composites. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in extreme-temperature environments where conventional alloys fail. Engineers would consider this material for specialized applications requiring thermal stability and structural integrity at elevated temperatures, particularly in nuclear, aerospace, or advanced energy systems where thorium-containing compounds offer unique thermal and mechanical advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,012.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,503.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2037 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2470 range 0.000–0.4940median of 2 measurements | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -37.73 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3440 | eV/atom | — |