B₄O₁₂U₂ is a uranium-bearing borate ceramic compound that exists primarily as a research and specialized material rather than a mainstream engineering commodity. This material belongs to the family of complex borosilicate and borate ceramics, where uranium is incorporated into the crystal structure for specific nuclear or radiation-related properties. The compound is of interest in nuclear fuel chemistry, radiation shielding research, and specialized ceramics development, though industrial applications remain limited; it serves primarily in experimental contexts where uranium chemistry must be combined with boron's thermal and structural properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.444 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.828 | eV/atom | — |