U3I is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of uranium and iodine, belonging to the family of actinide halide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear fuel interest, where it has been investigated for potential use in advanced nuclear fuel forms and high-temperature ceramic applications. U3I is notable within the actinide chemistry field for its thermal stability and density, though it remains largely experimental compared to conventional uranium dioxide (UO2) fuel used in commercial reactors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5489 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6068 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3109 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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