ThCr
metal· JVASP-127370· ThCr
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.
nuclear reactor componentshigh-temperature structural applicationsrefractory coatingsaerospace research materialsmaterials science researchintermetallic phase studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.93 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5927 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5927 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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.