U3Ga2Si3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining uranium, gallium, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the class of uranium-based intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial production; compounds in this family are investigated for specialized nuclear, electronic, or high-temperature applications where uranium's unique nuclear and thermal properties can be leveraged in a ceramic matrix. The material's development context reflects exploration of advanced ceramic composites for extreme environments, though practical engineering applications remain limited and largely confined to experimental research settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3703 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.292 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1550 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09704 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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