ThCu2P2
metalThCu₂P₂ is an intermetallic compound combining thorium, copper, and phosphorus, representing an exotic metal-based material with potential for high-performance structural or functional applications. This is a research-stage compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; compounds in the thorium-transition metal-phosphide family are primarily investigated for their potential in high-temperature applications, advanced electronics, or specialized catalysis where the unique bonding characteristics of thorium-based phases offer advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers would consider such materials in early-stage development contexts where conventional options (nickel superalloys, refractory metals) face performance or cost limitations, though handling and radioactivity considerations associated with thorium require careful evaluation in any practical application.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,006.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,493.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2741 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1460 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -193.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7902 | eV/atom | — |