ThSi₂Ru₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining thorium, silicon, and ruthenium, belonging to the family of high-temperature refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being studied for its potential in extreme-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys reach their performance limits. The ruthenium addition to thorium disilicide phases is investigated for improving oxidation resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making it a candidate for advanced aerospace and nuclear thermal systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3348 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.140 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8777 | eV/atom | — |