ThB4O8 is a boron-containing ceramic compound in the thorium oxide family, combining refractory metal oxide chemistry with boron chemistry to achieve high thermal stability. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase; it is studied for potential applications in advanced high-temperature environments where conventional ceramics or oxides may be limited. The thorium-boron oxide system represents an experimental composition relevant to materials scientists exploring next-generation refractory materials and nuclear-adjacent applications, though industrial deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2127 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.619 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 3.843 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.945 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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