UCu4Ag is a uranium-copper-silver intermetallic compound belonging to the family of uranium alloys and specialty metal systems. This material combines uranium's nuclear and dense-metal properties with copper and silver additions, which typically enhance corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and workability compared to pure uranium. The material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring high density, thermal management, or neutron-absorbing characteristics where conventional alternatives are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.76 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.119 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.07273 | eV/atom | — |