UAl₂Cu₃ is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, aluminum, and copper, representing a research-phase material from the uranium-aluminum binary alloy family with ternary copper additions. This compound is primarily of scientific interest in nuclear materials research and metallurgical studies, where uranium-based intermetallics are explored for specialized high-temperature or neutron-resistant applications; however, it remains largely in the experimental domain without established widespread industrial deployment. The material's notable characteristics stem from uranium's nuclear properties and the strengthening potential of intermetallic phases, making it relevant to researchers investigating advanced fuel matrices, radiation-resistant cladding materials, or high-density structural alloys for defense and nuclear contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.362 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1040 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2025 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02768 | eV/atom | — |