Uranium is a dense, naturally occurring metallic element used primarily in nuclear energy and defense applications. It is valued for its high density and fissile properties in enriched isotopic forms, making it essential for nuclear power generation, research reactors, and specialized military systems. Engineers select uranium for applications requiring extreme density in compact geometries, though its use is highly regulated due to radiological and proliferation concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 134.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.48 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 19.23 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 18.46 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2474 | eV/atom | — |