U2 N3

semiconductor

· U2 N3

U2 N3 is a uranium nitride-based semiconductor compound belonging to the actinide nitride family, explored primarily in advanced nuclear materials research. This material is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature nuclear fuel systems and advanced reactor technologies where conventional uranium dioxide faces performance limitations. As an experimental compound rather than a commercial material, U2 N3 represents ongoing research into alternative nuclear fuel forms with potentially improved thermal conductivity and density compared to conventional ceramic fuels, though industrial deployment remains limited to specialized research and development contexts.

advanced nuclear fuelhigh-temperature reactor systemsactinide materials researchexperimental fuel formsnuclear materials development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	206.5	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	89.67	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.03420	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.590	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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U2 N3

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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