ThMg2Sc is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining thorium, magnesium, and scandium—a ternary system rarely encountered in commercial applications but investigated for research into high-temperature structural materials. This material family represents an exploratory composition within the broader context of lightweight, refractory intermetallics; such ternary systems are studied to understand phase stability and mechanical performance in extreme environments, though practical engineering deployment remains limited. The incorporation of scandium and thorium suggests interest in tailoring stiffness and thermal properties for specialized high-performance applications where conventional alloys are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 45.53 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.30 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.282 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03824 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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