ThPd3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of thorium and palladium, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics studied for high-temperature structural applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial production, with investigation focused on understanding phase stability, mechanical behavior, and potential use in extreme-temperature environments where conventional ceramics and metals reach their performance limits. Engineers would consider ThPd3 and related thorium-palladium compounds when exploring novel high-temperature materials for advanced nuclear systems, aerospace components, or specialized catalytic applications where the unique chemistry of thorium and palladium provides advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4371 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9631 | eV/atom | — |