UAl2 is an intermetallic compound formed between uranium and aluminum, belonging to the uranium-aluminum phase family. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear/aerospace interest, where its unique combination of uranium's nuclear properties and aluminum's lightweight characteristics offers potential for advanced fuel elements, neutron absorbers, or experimental structural applications in extreme environments. UAl2 represents a niche material where the choice over alternatives depends on specific requirements for neutron moderation, heat transfer, or dimensional stability in nuclear or high-temperature contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3007 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.602 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.220 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03860 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3410 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1555 | eV/atom | — |