USi2Ni2
metalUSi₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound combining uranium, silicon, and nickel, representing a specialized material from the refractory metals family with potential for high-temperature structural applications. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than mainstream industrial production; uranium-containing intermetallics are investigated for nuclear fuel cladding, advanced reactor materials, and specialized high-temperature alloys where density and stiffness requirements align with extreme environment tolerance. Engineers would consider this material only in contexts where nuclear applications, extreme thermal cycling, or unique density-to-stiffness ratios justify the complexity of sourcing, handling, and regulatory compliance associated with uranium-based compounds.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |