U1 Ga5 Co1
semiconductorU1Ga5Co1 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining uranium, gallium, and cobalt elements, representing a specialized research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy. This compound belongs to the family of uranium-based intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, advanced neutron absorbers, and specialized nuclear or aerospace contexts where uranium's density and thermal properties may be leveraged. The material remains largely in the experimental/characterization phase; its practical adoption would depend on demonstrating advantages over established alternatives (such as conventional nickel-based superalloys or hafnium-based neutron absorbers) while managing the regulatory and handling requirements associated with uranium-containing compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |