ThV is a refractory metal alloy based on thorium and vanadium, designed for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their limits. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in aerospace, nuclear, and extreme-temperature environments where thermal stability and resistance to oxidation are critical; it represents an alternative approach to traditional superalloys for applications requiring operation at elevated temperatures with moderate weight considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,196.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,429.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3745 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4551 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4551 | eV/atom | — |