O8Mg2U2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining magnesium and uranium oxides, belonging to the semiconductor family of materials. This research-phase compound is primarily of interest in nuclear materials science and advanced ceramics development, where uranium-bearing phases are explored for their electronic properties and potential applications in radiation-resistant or nuclear fuel contexts. The material's semiconductor classification suggests potential relevance to specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications in nuclear environments, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,818.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,921.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.819 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.234 | eV/atom | — |