UCo4B4 is an intermetallic compound combining uranium with cobalt and boron, belonging to the family of uranium-based metallic materials studied for specialized high-performance applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread commercial use, with potential applications in nuclear fuel cladding, high-temperature structural materials, or specialized alloy development where uranium's thermal and nuclear properties are leveraged. Engineers would consider this material in advanced nuclear or aerospace contexts where extreme conditions and specific neutron or thermal performance characteristics justify the use of uranium-bearing compounds over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 0.000 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 0.000 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3540 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | -0.4144 | eV/atom | — |