UCeO3 is a mixed-valence uranium–cerium oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of actinide-based oxides with potential nuclear fuel and advanced materials applications. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its crystallographic properties and thermal behavior in nuclear fuel systems and high-temperature ceramic applications. The uranium–cerium oxide system is of interest where synergistic effects between actinide and lanthanide chemistries could offer improved performance over conventional uranium dioxide fuel or pure cerium oxide refractories.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.258 | eV/atom | DFT |
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