UCuSi is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, copper, and silicon, belonging to the family of uranium-based alloys typically studied for specialized high-density or high-temperature applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in nuclear materials science, radiation shielding, or advanced structural alloys where the unique combination of uranium's density and copper-silicon strengthening could offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3565 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.289 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08320 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1578 | eV/atom | — |