UCoC2 is a uranium-cobalt carbide compound, a refractory intermetallic material belonging to the carbide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest due to its high density and potential thermal/wear resistance properties, making it relevant for specialized high-temperature or extreme-environment applications where conventional alloys fall short. Its use is limited to niche industrial and defense sectors where its unique combination of uranium and cobalt chemistry offers advantages over standard superalloys or tungsten-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.03 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.225 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2288 | eV/atom | — |