U4 Si8 W6

semiconductor
· U4 Si8 W6

U4Si8W6 is a ternary compound semiconductor composed of uranium, silicon, and tungsten elements, representing an experimental or specialized materials research composition rather than a commercial alloy. This compound falls within the broader family of refractory semiconductors and intermetallic compounds, which are of interest for high-temperature electronics, nuclear applications, or advanced material studies where conventional semiconductors reach their performance limits. While not widely deployed in mainstream industry, materials in this class are investigated for extreme-environment applications, nuclear fuel cycles, and specialized electronic devices where thermal stability and radiation resistance are critical advantages over conventional silicon or compound semiconductors.

nuclear fuel researchhigh-temperature electronicsrefractory semiconductorsradiation-resistant devicesadvanced materials researchextreme environment sensing

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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