YThO₃ is a rare-earth oxide ceramic compound combining yttrium and thorium oxides, belonging to the family of refractory ceramics with potential high-temperature stability. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for extreme thermal environments, such as advanced nuclear fuel matrices, thermal barrier coatings in aerospace propulsion systems, and specialized refractory applications where conventional oxides reach their limits. Its appeal lies in combining rare-earth chemical stability with thorium's neutron absorption characteristics, making it particularly relevant for nuclear engineering and next-generation thermal protection systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1520 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.801 | eV/atom | DFT |
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