ThFe2Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining thorium, iron, and silicon in a stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of rare-earth and actinide-based metallic compounds. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and fundamental materials science, where the presence of thorium provides enhanced thermal stability and the iron-silicon backbone contributes to mechanical strength. While not widely commercialized, intermetallics in this class are of interest for advanced aerospace and nuclear applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,483.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,985.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3018 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.19 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6889 | eV/atom | — |