Uranium trichloride (UCl₃) is an ionic ceramic compound and a key intermediate in uranium chemistry, primarily encountered in nuclear fuel processing and metallurgical applications rather than as a structural material for end-use engineering. This material is significant in the nuclear industry as a precursor for producing uranium metal and other uranium compounds, particularly in pyrochemical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel and in specialized research contexts. Its use is highly regulated and restricted to facilities with appropriate nuclear licensing and safety infrastructure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.92 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 22.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.667 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 28.46 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02580 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.233 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.792 | eV/atom | — |