ThTaN3 is a ceramic compound combining thorium, tantalum, and nitrogen, representing an advanced refractory ceramic in the transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily investigated for extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, hardness, and chemical resistance are critical, though it remains largely in the research phase rather than widespread commercial production. Its notable density and stiffness characteristics make it a candidate for specialized aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or metals reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 249.5 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 144.1 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.42 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5370 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 14.14 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.677 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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