Mg2U2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining magnesium and uranium, representing an experimental material studied primarily in solid-state physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of binary intermetallics with potential interest in nuclear materials science and fundamental semiconductor physics, though practical engineering applications remain limited to research contexts. The material's semiconducting properties and unique uranium-magnesium bonding characteristics make it relevant for investigating phase stability, electronic behavior, and material compatibility in nuclear fuel systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,163.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,023.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2720 | eV/atom | — |