UCo₂Sn is an intermetallic compound in the uranium-cobalt-tin system, representing a specialized metal alloy with potential applications in nuclear materials science and high-density engineering contexts. This material belongs to an emerging class of uranium-based intermetallics that are primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production; the uranium component provides exceptional density while the cobalt-tin matrix contributes structural stability. Engineers would consider UCo₂Sn in applications requiring extreme density, high-temperature stability, or specialized nuclear fuel and shielding contexts where uranium metallurgy is already integral to the design.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.80 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2586 | eV/atom | — |