UFeSi is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, iron, and silicon, belonging to the family of uranium-based metallic materials with potential structural and functional applications. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than established industrial production, with interest driven by its unique combination of density and elastic properties for advanced applications requiring high-performance metallic systems. The uranium-iron-silicon system is investigated for potential use in specialized aerospace, nuclear, or materials research contexts where conventional alloys are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,521.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,104 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4141 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.743 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4646 | eV/atom | — |