ThAl8Cr4 is an intermetallic compound combining thorium, aluminum, and chromium, representing a specialized high-temperature metal alloy in the refractory metals family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, with potential applications in extreme environments where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. Engineers would consider this compound for applications demanding exceptional thermal stability and structural integrity at elevated temperatures, though commercial availability and processing maturity remain limited compared to established nickel- or cobalt-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 124.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 80.55 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.306 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.502 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -12.41 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01430 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2028 | eV/atom | — |