U₂Fe₃Si₅ is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, iron, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural uses, as uranium-iron silicides exhibit thermal stability and density characteristics relevant to advanced reactor designs. The material remains largely experimental; its selection would be driven by specialized nuclear engineering or materials research contexts rather than established commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.817 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.512 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4703 | eV/atom | — |