UCu4Pd
metalUCu4Pd is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, copper, and palladium, belonging to the family of uranium-based metallic systems explored for specialized high-density applications. This material remains primarily a research composition rather than a production commodity; it is studied for potential use in applications requiring high density combined with metallic conductivity, such as radiation shielding, specialized aerospace components, or advanced nuclear fuel configurations. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental system whose engineering utility depends heavily on uranium's regulatory context and the specific phase stability and mechanical characteristics of this particular ternary combination.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4041 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.852 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03250 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09335 | eV/atom | — |