UAl8Cu4
metal· JVASP-153123· UAl8Cu4
UAl8Cu4 is an experimental uranium-aluminum-copper intermetallic compound belonging to the ternary uranium alloy family. This research material is of interest in nuclear fuel and high-energy-density applications where uranium's exceptional density and thermal properties must be balanced with improved mechanical performance through alloying additions of aluminum and copper. The specific phase chemistry and microstructure of this composition remain specialized to academic and weapons-related research contexts, making it relevant primarily to nuclear materials science rather than conventional engineering.
nuclear fuel researchuranium metallurgyintermetallic compoundshigh-density alloyslegacy materials characterizationexperimental phase studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2141 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02600 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1957 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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