U3Ta is a uranium–tantalum intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the refractory metal family, typically studied for extreme-environment applications requiring both high density and thermal stability. This material represents an experimental/research-phase composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic; it is of interest in nuclear fuel matrices, high-temperature structural applications, and specialized defense/aerospace contexts where uranium-based ceramics offer unique combinations of density and refractory behavior. Compared to conventional tungsten or molybdenum-based ceramics, uranium compounds like U3Ta provide alternative solutions for applications demanding extreme thermal resistance or radiation shielding in demanding service environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6553 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.1553 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1553 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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