UCo₂P₂ is an intermetallic compound in the uranium-cobalt-phosphorus system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established engineering alloy. This ternary compound belongs to the family of actinide intermetallics and is primarily of scientific interest for understanding phase stability, magnetic behavior, and electronic properties in uranium-based systems. While not yet deployed in commercial applications, such uranium intermetallics are investigated for potential use in specialized nuclear fuel forms, high-temperature structural applications, and fundamental materials research where unusual electronic or magnetic properties are desired.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 112.0 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -14.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.115 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.025 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.770 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8285 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01976 | eV/atom | — |