U₂Se₃ is a uranium selenide ceramic compound belonging to the actinide chalcogenide family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between uranium cations and selenium anions. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in mainstream engineering, with potential applications in nuclear fuel forms, radiation detection systems, and high-temperature ceramic applications where uranium compounds are explored for specialized performance. The selenide chemistry offers different thermal and chemical stability characteristics compared to more common uranium oxides, making it relevant to advanced nuclear materials research and specialized high-density ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.667 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.266 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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