UNi4Sn
metal· JVASP-18173· UNi4Sn
UNi₄Sn is an intermetallic compound in the uranium-nickel-tin system, representing a specialized research alloy rather than a commercial engineering material. This compound belongs to the family of uranium intermetallics, which have been investigated for nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural uses due to uranium's unique nuclear and thermal properties. The material is of primary interest to nuclear engineering and materials research communities rather than conventional industrial applications, with potential relevance in advanced reactor designs or specialized defense/aerospace contexts where uranium-based alloys are permissible.
nuclear fuel researchintermetallic compoundshigh-temperature alloysexperimental metallurgyuranium-based materialsmaterials science research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4058 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 25.11 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04250 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2370 | 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.