Sodium uranyl borate (Na₄U₄B₄O₂₀) is a mixed-metal oxide compound containing uranium and boron—a relatively uncommon material that bridges nuclear chemistry and ceramic science. This compound is primarily investigated in nuclear fuel chemistry and materials research contexts rather than established commercial applications; its semiconductor classification suggests potential interest in radiation detection or specialized electronic applications under research conditions. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized nuclear, radiochemistry, or experimental condensed-matter applications where uranium-bearing ceramics offer unique nuclear or structural properties unavailable in conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 63.70 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.125 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.885 | eV/atom | — |