UNi₂B₂C is a ternary ceramic-metal composite compound combining uranium, nickel, boron, and carbon phases. This material belongs to the family of mixed borocarbides and represents a research-phase compound of interest in nuclear materials science and high-temperature structural applications. The material's appeal lies in its potential for extreme-temperature stability and dense metallic character, making it relevant to specialized nuclear fuel development and advanced refractory systems where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.981 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.556 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.5600 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4057 | eV/atom | — |