U2RuC2 is a complex ceramic compound combining uranium, ruthenium, and carbon, belonging to the family of refractory carbide ceramics. This is a research-phase material studied for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics fall short; it represents investigation into high-density, high-stiffness ceramic systems that may enable advanced nuclear fuel forms, aerospace thermal barriers, or high-temperature structural components. The material's notably high density and significant stiffness characteristics position it as a candidate for applications demanding exceptional hardness and thermal stability, though engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and cost-benefit validation against established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 190.9 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.31 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.41 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.414 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3332 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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