U4Se8 is a uranium selenide compound belonging to the family of actinide chalcogenides, which are ceramic semiconductor materials combining uranium with selenium. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than widespread industrial use, explored for potential applications in nuclear materials science, solid-state physics, and advanced semiconductor device development where the unique electronic and thermal properties of uranium compounds may offer advantages in specialized high-performance or radiation-hardened contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 83.64 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.29 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.185 | eV/atom | — |