ThZrO3 is a mixed-oxide ceramic compound combining thorium and zirconium oxides, belonging to the family of refractory ceramics with potential pyrochlore or fluorite-related crystal structures. This material is primarily of research interest rather than an established commercial product, investigated for high-temperature structural applications and nuclear fuel applications where the combination of thorium and zirconium oxides offers potential advantages in thermal stability and radiation resistance. ThZrO3 represents an experimental composition within the broader field of advanced refractory ceramics, where such mixed-oxide systems are evaluated as alternatives to traditional alumina or yttria-stabilized zirconia for extreme-temperature environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.908 | eV/atom | DFT |
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