Sodium uranate (Na₂UO₄) is an inorganic compound containing uranium in oxidized form, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in nuclear and materials research. This compound belongs to the family of uranium oxides and uranates, which have been studied primarily in academic and nuclear fuel contexts rather than mainstream industrial production. While not commonly encountered in conventional engineering practice, sodium uranate represents a research material of interest for nuclear chemistry, radiation shielding studies, and specialized ceramic applications where uranium-containing compounds may offer unique electromagnetic or nuclear properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,910.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,426.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.165 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.738 | eV/atom | — |