ThCl4
ceramic· ThCl4
Thorium tetrachloride (ThCl₄) is an ionic ceramic compound composed of thorium and chlorine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. While primarily encountered in laboratory and research settings rather than widespread industrial production, ThCl₄ serves niche applications in nuclear fuel processing, thorium metallurgy, and specialized chemical synthesis where its high thermal stability and reactivity with organic compounds are leveraged. This material is notable within the thorium chemistry domain for its use as a precursor to thorium oxide ceramics and its role in fundamental materials research exploring actinide chemistry and halide-based ceramic systems.
nuclear fuel processingthorium metallurgylaboratory synthesisactinide researchhigh-temperature chemical precursorceramic materials research
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,864.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,356.9 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.1685 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.034 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.460 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.271 | 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.