U2 Al8 is an intermetallic compound in the uranium-aluminum system, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in nuclear and advanced materials research. This compound represents a specific phase in the U-Al binary system and is primarily of interest in fundamental materials science studies exploring electronic properties and phase stability in actinide-containing intermetallics. The material's semiconductor character and composition make it relevant to researchers investigating radiation-resistant compounds and high-temperature phases, though industrial deployment remains limited to specialized nuclear research and materials development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 82.81 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1140 | eV/atom | — |