U3Si2C3 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

U3Si2C3

ceramic

· JVASP-8685· U3Si2C3

U3Si2C3 is a ternary ceramic compound combining uranium, silicon, and carbon phases, belonging to the family of uranium-based ceramics used in nuclear fuel and advanced materials research. This material is primarily investigated for potential use in next-generation nuclear fuel systems and high-temperature structural applications where enhanced thermal conductivity and density are beneficial. Its development represents research into alternative ceramic matrix composites for nuclear environments, offering potential advantages over conventional UO2 fuels in specific demanding applications.

Advanced nuclear fuelsHigh-temperature ceramicsNuclear materials researchCeramic matrix compositesExperimental reactor systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.3745	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2048	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.06015	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

U3Si2C3

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental