UGa is a uranium gallium ceramic compound used primarily in nuclear fuel applications and advanced refractory systems. It is valued in nuclear engineering for its high density and structural stability at elevated temperatures, making it relevant for reactor fuel matrices and specialized containment environments. The material's notable density and elastic properties position it as a candidate for applications requiring radiation tolerance and thermal resistance, though its use is inherently restricted to regulated nuclear and research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 92.46 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 57.35 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.83 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.776 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06270 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08802 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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