ThC2

ceramic

· ThC2

Thorium carbide (ThC₂) is a refractory ceramic compound belonging to the family of actinide carbides, characterized by extremely high melting point and hardness. It is primarily of research and specialized defense interest, used in nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural components where its thermal stability and radiation resistance provide advantages over conventional ceramics. ThC₂ remains largely experimental in civilian engineering due to actinide handling restrictions and cost, but represents an important material class for advanced nuclear systems and extreme-environment applications.

nuclear fuel systemsrefractory coatingshigh-temperature structural ceramicsradiation-resistant materialsdefense/research applicationsextreme environment components

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	9.020	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-0.4222	eV/atom	—
↳	-0.3882	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

ThC2

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental