U2PtC2

metal
· JVASP-92636· U2PtC2

U2PtC2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining uranium, platinum, and carbon, belonging to the class of refractory metal carbides and uranium-based intermetallics. This material remains primarily in the research phase, studied for its potential in high-temperature and high-stress applications where the combination of uranium's density, platinum's corrosion resistance, and carbide strengthening could offer advantages over conventional superalloys or refractory metals. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized military, aerospace, or nuclear research contexts where extreme material performance justifies the cost, toxicity concerns, and limited manufacturing infrastructure of uranium-based compounds.

nuclear reactor researchhigh-temperature structural applicationsexperimental aerospace componentsrefractory metal researchdense radiation-resistant materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
25,786.3
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3600
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
8,576.1
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.5315
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
2.879
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4205
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.
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