UMo

metal

· JVASP-91566· UMo

Uranium-molybdenum (UMo) is a metallic alloy combining uranium and molybdenum, primarily developed for nuclear fuel applications where high density and thermal performance are critical. Used predominantly in research reactors and defense applications, UMo fuel offers improved neutron economy and reduced proliferation concerns compared to traditional highly enriched uranium fuels, making it the subject of significant international development for converting civilian nuclear reactors to lower-enrichment fuel cycles.

research reactor fuelnuclear fuel platesneutron economy optimizationproliferation-resistant fuelhigh-density metallic fueldefense nuclear systems

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	14.84	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2169	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2169	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.

UMo

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control