U3O is a uranium oxide ceramic compound representing an intermediate oxidation state in the uranium-oxygen system, distinct from the more common UO2 (uranium dioxide) and U3O8. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear fuel interest, studied for its potential role in advanced nuclear fuel formulations and fundamental materials science investigations of uranium oxidation chemistry. Its notable characteristics within the uranium oxide family make it relevant for nuclear engineers and materials scientists exploring fuel behavior under specific thermal and chemical conditions, though it remains less commercially prevalent than conventional uranium dioxide fuels.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 17.20 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5595 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7825 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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