ThCoSi3 is an intermetallic compound composed of thorium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the class of refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial use, investigated for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional stiffness and thermal stability are required. Its thorium content makes it particularly relevant for aerospace and nuclear engineering contexts where radiation resistance and thermal performance at extreme temperatures are critical design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,588 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,846.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2675 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6215 | eV/atom | — |