Al4U2 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and uranium, representing a research-phase material in the uranium-aluminum binary system. This compound has been studied primarily in nuclear materials science and metallurgical research contexts rather than as a production engineering material. Interest in Al-U intermetallics stems from their potential in nuclear fuel applications and advanced materials development, though such compounds remain largely confined to laboratory investigation and specialized nuclear programs due to regulatory, handling, and performance considerations compared to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1550 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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