ThBO3 is a thorium borate ceramic compound belonging to the borate ceramic family, characterized by a crystal structure combining thorium and borate components. This material is primarily of research interest for nuclear applications, radiation shielding, and high-temperature ceramic applications where thorium's nuclear properties and borate's thermal stability are leveraged; it represents a niche compound in advanced ceramics rather than a commodity engineering material, with potential use in specialized nuclear fuel systems, radiation containment, or refractory environments where conventional ceramics prove insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.270 | eV/atom | DFT |
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