USi
ceramic· USi
USi is a uranium silicide ceramic compound that combines uranium metal with silicon to form a refractory ceramic material. It is primarily investigated for nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural uses where its density and stiffness characteristics are valuable. This material represents an advanced ceramic in the uranium compound family, with research and development focused on nuclear energy systems and extreme-environment engineering where conventional materials would fail.
nuclear fuel elementshigh-temperature reactor applicationsrefractory ceramicsadvanced nuclear materials researchdense ceramic composites
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 104.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.77 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.90 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 8.997 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.090 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1263 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.4337 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1432 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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.