UGa5Ir is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining uranium, gallium, and iridium. This material belongs to the family of high-density refractory intermetallics being investigated for extreme-temperature and radiation-resistant applications where conventional superalloys or ceramics reach their limits. Research on such uranium-bearing intermetallics focuses on nuclear fuel cladding, advanced reactor components, and specialized defense or aerospace systems where extraordinary thermal stability and neutron tolerance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.08 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.576 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 28.95 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4061 | eV/atom | — |