UNb₂O₇ is a uranium niobate ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides, characterized by a dense crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in nuclear fuel applications, refractory systems, and advanced ceramic composites where uranium-bearing phases are deliberately engineered for specific thermal or radiation performance. Its notable properties in this material family include high thermal stability and potential for incorporation into nuclear waste forms or advanced fuel matrices, making it relevant to the nuclear energy and materials science sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.728 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.760 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00480 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.971 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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