U3P2S is a uranium phosphide sulfide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of actinide chalcogenides and phosphides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in nuclear fuel applications, high-temperature structural ceramics, and specialized refractory uses where uranium-bearing compounds offer unique thermal or radiation performance characteristics. Engineers would consider this compound in advanced nuclear fuel cycles or extreme environment applications where conventional ceramics are insufficient, though practical deployment remains limited pending further characterization and scale-up feasibility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,252.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,222.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3783 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.645 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03920 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.174 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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