UNi₂Sn₂ is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, nickel, and tin in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of uranium-based intermetallics, which are primarily of scientific and specialized industrial interest rather than commodity applications. The compound is notable in nuclear materials research and specialized metallurgical studies for understanding phase behavior, crystal structures, and properties in uranium alloy systems, though its practical engineering use is limited to research contexts and potential advanced fuel or shielding applications in the nuclear sector.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3734 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.09600 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1265 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1299 | eV/atom | — |