UGa

ceramic

· JVASP-39584· UGa

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.

nuclear fuel systemsadvanced refractorieshigh-temperature reactor applicationsradiation-resistant ceramicsresearch and developmentspecialized nuclear engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	13,410.2	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2500	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	8,317.9	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.4635	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	1.776	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

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UGa

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental