Ba2UGeO6 is a uranium-bearing ceramic compound belonging to the pyrochlore or perovskite-related oxide family, synthesized primarily for nuclear materials research and fundamental studies of actinide ceramics. This material is investigated in academic and national laboratory settings for understanding uranium oxide chemistry, radiation tolerance, and potential applications in nuclear fuel alternatives or waste form matrices. While not currently used in commercial applications, research on uranium germanate compounds like this contributes to the broader knowledge base for designing advanced ceramics that can safely incorporate and stabilize radioactive elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.909 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5980 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1133 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.872 | eV/atom | — |