ThTe₂ is a thorium telluride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth and actinide chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than widespread industrial production, studied for its potential in nuclear applications, solid-state physics, and high-temperature thermoelectric or electronic device contexts. Engineers and researchers would consider ThTe₂ in advanced materials development where thorium-based ceramics offer unique thermal, electronic, or radiation-resistant properties not easily matched by conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2426 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.425 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 10.01 | - | 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) | -1.212 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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