Ba2U2O7 is a uranium-bearing ceramic compound in the barium uranate family, notable for its high density and potential use in nuclear materials applications. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in nuclear fuel development, radiation shielding studies, and as a component in advanced ceramics for high-temperature nuclear environments. Its significance lies in combining uranium's fissile properties with ceramic stability, making it relevant for engineers working on next-generation nuclear materials where thermal stability and radiation resistance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.434 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4680 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.499 | eV/atom | — |