UCuSb2 is an intermetallic compound composed of uranium, copper, and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth and actinide intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than widespread industrial use, with investigations focused on its electronic and magnetic properties as part of fundamental materials science studies on uranium-based systems. Engineers and researchers might consider UCuSb2 in specialized applications requiring unique electromagnetic or thermal characteristics inherent to uranium intermetallics, though practical deployment remains limited due to regulatory constraints, material availability, and the specialized nature of actinide handling.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,941 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,296 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3591 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.959 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2170 | eV/atom | — |