ThNiSn is an intermetallic compound combining thorium, nickel, and tin, belonging to the family of ternary metal systems with potential applications in high-temperature and specialized structural contexts. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial use; it is studied for its potential in nuclear fuel cladding, advanced alloy development, and high-temperature engineering applications where the combination of these elements may offer improved performance over binary systems. The thorium-based composition positions it in specialized nuclear and refractory material domains, making it relevant to engineers working on extreme-environment applications or investigating novel intermetallic strengthening mechanisms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 100.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.36 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.527 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3230 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 43.03 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | 0.4083 | C/m² | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3357 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -241.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7131 | eV/atom | — |