ThZr3 is an intermetallic compound composed of thorium and zirconium, belonging to the class of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, investigated for applications demanding high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance in extreme environments. Its potential utility lies in nuclear engineering, aerospace thermal structures, and high-temperature chemical processing where the refractory nature of its constituent elements offers advantages over conventional superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2978 | 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) | 0.08130 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08127 | eV/atom | — |