U3Hg is an intermetallic ceramic compound formed between uranium and mercury, representing a specialized material from the uranium-mercury phase diagram. This compound exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established industrial production, studied for its unique crystal structure and potential applications in nuclear materials science and high-density systems. The material's notable density and intermetallic characteristics make it relevant to researchers investigating uranium chemistry and phase relationships, though practical engineering applications remain limited due to mercury volatility, uranium toxicity concerns, and the availability of more conventional alternatives for most industrial needs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 17.14 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00300 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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