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UCl3

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· UCl3

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.

nuclear fuel processinguranium metallurgypyrochemical reprocessingresearch and developmentspecialized nuclear applicationschemical intermediate production

Compliance & Regulations

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	38.92	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2700	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	22.25	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.667	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	6.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.02580	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-1.792	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	-2.233	eV/atom	Measured

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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

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