U3Si is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining uranium and silicon, belonging to the family of uranium silicides used primarily in nuclear fuel applications. This material is valued in the nuclear industry for its high uranium density and thermal conductivity, making it a candidate for advanced reactor fuel designs where improved performance and safety margins are sought compared to conventional uranium dioxide. U3Si represents research-level development rather than widespread commercial use, with potential applications in next-generation civilian and research reactors where enhanced fuel performance characteristics are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 140.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 80.76 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 15.76 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 52.11 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3490 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.2228 | eV/atom | — |