UNiSn is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, nickel, and tin, belonging to the class of uranium-based metallic systems explored in nuclear materials research and advanced metallurgy. This material represents a ternary alloy system of scientific interest for understanding phase stability and mechanical behavior in uranium-bearing compositions, though practical industrial deployment remains limited and primarily confined to research and development contexts. The combination of uranium's nuclear properties with nickel and tin's strengthening contributions makes this system relevant for investigating novel fuel cladding candidates, radiation-resistant materials, or specialized high-performance alloy development in the nuclear and defense sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 106.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.36 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.303 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.012 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8474 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5848 | eV/atom | — |