UGaCo is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of uranium, gallium, and cobalt elements, belonging to the family of high-density metallic materials. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than widespread commercial use, with applications driven by its unique combination of density and potential magnetic or structural properties in extreme environments. Engineers would consider UGaCo for niche applications requiring high-density materials or specific intermetallic properties that cannot be met by conventional alloys, though material availability and cost typically limit adoption to specialized defense, aerospace research, or nuclear applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.22 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.296 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3472 | eV/atom | — |