U3Al is an intermetallic compound composed of uranium and aluminum, belonging to the uranium-aluminum phase family. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear/aerospace interest, where uranium-based intermetallics have been explored for high-density applications and potential nuclear fuel or reactor component contexts. Its notably high density and metallic characteristics make it relevant in niche applications requiring uranium metallurgy, though industrial adoption remains limited outside specialized defense and nuclear research sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5494 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03200 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04076 | eV/atom | — |