Na₃UF₈ is an ionic fluoride compound containing uranium and sodium, classified as a semiconductor material within the fluoride crystal family. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in advanced nuclear fuel cycles, solid-state ionic conductors, and specialized optical or radiation-detection systems where uranium fluorides are studied. The material represents an emerging area in materials science where fluoride-based uranium compounds are being investigated for improved thermal stability, chemical resistance, and functional properties compared to traditional uranium oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,111.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,666.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.359 | eV/atom | — |