ThC2
ThC2, also known as Thorium Dicarbide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ThC2. It is a binary compound composed of thorium and carbon. ThC2 is a refractory material, meaning it has a very high melting point and can withstand extreme temperatures. It exists in several crystallographic forms, including face-centered cubic (FCC) and tetragonal phases, depending on temperature and pressure.
Thorium dicarbide is typically produced by the reaction of thorium dioxide (ThO2) with carbon at high temperatures,
ThC2 can react with oxygen to form thorium oxides and carbon oxides, and with water to produce
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