U3TaSb5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing uranium, tantalum, and antimony, representing a specialized material from the family of uranium-based ternary compounds. This is a research-phase material with limited industrial deployment; it belongs to the broader category of refractory intermetallics being investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential nuclear fuel or advanced reactor contexts where uranium-containing phases are evaluated. The material's notable density and composition suggest exploration for applications demanding thermal stability and resistance to extreme environments, though engineering use remains primarily confined to academic and defense-sector research rather than mainstream industrial manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.15 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2839 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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