URe₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the uranium-rhenium system, representing a high-density refractory material with potential for extreme-temperature and radiation-resistant applications. This material belongs to the family of uranium intermetallics studied for advanced nuclear fuel systems and high-temperature structural applications where conventional materials fail. URe₂ is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential relevance in next-generation nuclear reactors, aerospace propulsion systems, and specialized defense applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and density.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 18.50 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05695 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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