CeUSi4 is a ceramic intermetallic compound combining cerium, uranium, and silicon—a specialized material belonging to the family of actinide-bearing ceramics. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural ceramics where the unique electronic properties of cerium and the thermal stability of uranium silicides may offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.092 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.786 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000600 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4244 | eV/atom | — |