ThNb4O12 is a thorium niobate ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential applications in high-temperature and specialized electronic contexts. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, as it combines thorium and niobium—elements valued for their refractory properties and electronic functionality. The thorium niobate family is investigated for nuclear fuel applications, high-temperature structural components, and advanced ceramic materials where chemical stability and thermal resistance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.263 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.913 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 6.341 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09270 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.882 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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