ThCr is a intermetallic compound composed of thorium and chromium, belonging to the refractory metal compound family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its high-temperature stability and potential use in nuclear, aerospace, and advanced metallurgical applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal limits. ThCr represents an alternative approach to extreme-environment materials, though its adoption remains limited compared to nickel superalloys or ceramic matrix composites due to processing complexity and thorium's radioactive nature.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3950 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5927 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5927 | eV/atom | — |