ThP3

ceramic

· JVASP-123626· ThP3

ThP3 is a thorium phosphide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family, characterized by high density and thermal stability typical of actinide-based phosphide materials. While primarily explored in nuclear fuel and advanced materials research, thorium phosphides are investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential nuclear fuel cycle applications due to thorium's natural abundance and lower proliferation risk compared to uranium-based alternatives. The material represents an area of ongoing research interest in advanced ceramic fuels and refractory compounds rather than a widely commercialized engineering material.

advanced nuclear fuels researchhigh-temperature refractory applicationsthorium-based fuel cyclesdense ceramic compoundsmaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2278	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1181	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7795	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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ThP3

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental