ThSi2Cu2
metal· JVASP-15664· ThSi2Cu2
ThSi₂Cu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining thorium, silicon, and copper phases, representing a research-stage material in the broader family of refractory and high-temperature intermetallics. While not widely established in commercial production, materials in this compositional space are investigated for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits, leveraging the stiffness and thermal stability that come from intermetallic bonding. Engineers would consider such compounds when weight savings, thermal conductivity, or operating temperature advantages over nickel or cobalt superalloys justify development effort in specialized aerospace or nuclear contexts.
experimental high-temperature alloysrefractory intermetallicsaerospace research materialsnuclear thermal applicationsmaterials science investigation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 126.4 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 70.89 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.129 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.9100 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5265 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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