U8NiSe17 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, nickel, and selenium—a research-phase material within the family of ternary metal selenides. While not widely commercialized, this composition represents exploration into high-density metallic compounds with potential for specialized applications requiring uranium-based metallurgy, such as nuclear fuel matrices, shielding components, or advanced catalytic systems where the unique electronic and structural properties of mixed-valence uranium systems may offer advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.543 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.176 | eV/atom | — |