U2CuSi3
metal· JVASP-99916· U2CuSi3
U2CuSi3 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, copper, and silicon, belonging to the family of uranium-based metallic materials. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in nuclear fuel cladding, reactor structural applications, and high-temperature metallic systems where uranium's neutronic properties and thermal conductivity are leveraged. While not yet deployed in routine industrial applications, uranium intermetallics are of interest to nuclear engineers seeking materials with enhanced mechanical stability and corrosion resistance compared to pure uranium or conventional uranium alloys in demanding reactor environments.
nuclear fuel claddingreactor structural materialshigh-temperature intermetallicsadvanced nuclear engineering researchuranium alloy development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,115.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,382.5 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3376 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.929 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06170 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1989 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.