ThCo is an intermetallic compound combining thorium and cobalt, representing a high-density metallic material from the thorium-based alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized high-temperature and nuclear contexts where thorium's nuclear properties and cobalt's strength-to-weight characteristics might be leveraged together. Engineers considering ThCo would be working in advanced materials development or nuclear applications rather than standard commercial production, as thorium-bearing materials require specialized handling and licensing due to their radioactive nature.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4158 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.160 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4196 | eV/atom | — |