UCr2O6 is a uranium chromium oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-metal oxides used primarily in nuclear and refractory applications. This material is notable for its high-temperature stability and resistance to chemical attack, making it of particular interest in nuclear fuel chemistry, spent fuel storage, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics would degrade. While primarily explored in research and specialized nuclear contexts rather than mainstream commercial production, uranium chromium oxides represent an important class of materials for understanding actinide chemistry and developing advanced refractory systems for extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,946.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,807.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2652 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00700 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1431 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.504 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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