ThAl
metal· ThAl
ThAl is an intermetallic compound combining thorium and aluminum, belonging to the family of refractory metal alloys. While not widely deployed in conventional engineering, this material is primarily of interest in advanced research contexts where extreme temperature stability, radiation resistance, or specialized nuclear applications are being explored. Engineers would consider ThAl primarily for high-temperature structural applications or nuclear fuel cladding research where the combination of thorium's nuclear properties and aluminum's lightweight character offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys, though handling and regulatory constraints significantly limit commercial adoption.
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Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,618.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,686.9 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2874 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 4.513 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3470 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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