P4 Cu2 U2 is an experimental semiconductor compound containing copper and uranium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, likely representing a research-phase intermetallic or mixed-valence material. This compound falls within the family of uranium-based semiconductors, which are investigated for nuclear applications, quantum materials research, and specialized electronic devices where uranium's unique electronic properties and nuclear behavior are advantageous. The copper incorporation suggests potential for enhanced conductivity or modified band structure compared to pure uranium compounds, though the material remains primarily in academic development rather than mainstream industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,446.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,380 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6490 | eV/atom | — |