U1Ga5Ni1 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, gallium, and nickel in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader family of uranium-based intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest in nuclear materials science and solid-state physics, where such compounds are investigated for their electronic structure, phase stability, and potential applications in advanced nuclear fuel cycles or specialized high-performance alloys. The inclusion of gallium and nickel suggests investigation of ternary phase diagrams and mechanical/thermal properties relevant to extreme-environment applications, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to conventional engineering alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,323.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,759.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3060 | eV/atom | — |