USi2Ni2

metal
· USi2Ni2

USi₂Ni₂ 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.

nuclear fuel claddingadvanced reactor materialshigh-temperature intermetallicsexperimental refractory alloysresearch compounds

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
22,755
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3300
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
8,579
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.3289
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.846
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
15.34
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.5427
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.