UNiGe

metal
· JVASP-106706· UNiGe

UNiGe is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, nickel, and germanium, representing a specialized research material within the uranium-based alloy family. While not commonly encountered in mainstream engineering, uranium intermetallics are investigated for nuclear fuel applications, high-temperature performance studies, and fundamental materials research where the unique electronic and thermal properties of uranium-containing phases offer potential advantages. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized nuclear, aerospace research, or academic contexts where its specific phase stability and metallurgical behavior align with experimental objectives.

nuclear fuel researchintermetallic phase studieshigh-temperature materials researchuranium metallurgyexperimental alloy developmentmaterials characterization

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.4249
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
3.546
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.07950
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3534
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.
UNiGe — Properties & Data | MatWorld