ThS2
ceramicThorium disulfide (ThS₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal dichalcogenide family, characterized by a layered crystal structure similar to other metal sulfides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial use, with potential applications in high-temperature ceramics, nuclear fuel applications (given thorium's nuclear properties), and advanced semiconductor or photocatalytic research contexts. Engineers would consider ThS₂ in specialized applications requiring chemical stability at elevated temperatures or unique electronic properties, though commercial alternatives and maturity level should be carefully evaluated for any given project.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,422.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,686.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2618 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.076 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -160.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.168 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.193 | eV/atom | — |