U4O12 is a uranium oxide compound classified as a semiconductor, belonging to the family of mixed-valence uranium oxides. This material exhibits electrical properties intermediate between conductors and insulators, making it relevant for specialized electronic and nuclear applications where controlled conductivity is required. U4O12 is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial use, but uranium oxides generally find application in nuclear fuel cycles, radiation shielding, and emerging semiconductor devices where their unique electronic properties offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 85.80 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 59.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.971 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.215 | eV/atom | — |