ThRh3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining thorium and rhodium, representing a research-phase material rather than a commercial product. This material family is investigated primarily for high-temperature structural applications and fundamental studies of refractory intermetallics, where the combination of heavy metal and transition metal elements offers potential advantages in extreme environments. Engineering interest centers on thermal stability and potential aerospace or nuclear applications, though ThRh3 remains largely in the experimental stage with limited industrial deployment compared to established ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 65.33 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 33.02 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.65 | 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) | 0.02590 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7330 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | -0.8335 | eV/atom | Measured |
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