Si₂Fe₂U is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, iron, and uranium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing an experimental or specialized research material within the uranium-iron-silicon phase system. This compound belongs to the family of uranium intermetallics, which are investigated primarily in nuclear materials science and materials development contexts. The material is notable for combining refractory metal characteristics with uranium's unique nuclear and density properties, making it relevant to specialized defense, nuclear fuel cycle research, and advanced metallurgical investigations rather than conventional commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 173.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 93.99 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5060 | eV/atom | — |