UAl2Au2 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, aluminum, and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, representing a specialized metallic system studied primarily in materials research and nuclear fuel development contexts. This compound belongs to the uranium-aluminum alloy family, which has historical significance in nuclear applications and metallurgical research, though UAl2Au2 specifically is not widely deployed in conventional commercial industries. The gold addition to uranium-aluminum systems may enhance certain mechanical or corrosion resistance properties, making it of interest for specialized research applications where extreme conditions, radiation environments, or high-density requirements are relevant.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,506 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,715.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4152 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.141 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00370 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3919 | eV/atom | — |