USi3Ni2
metal· JVASP-120733· USi3Ni2
USi₃Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the uranium-nickel-silicon family, representing a research-phase material rather than a mature commercial alloy. This ternary compound is of interest in nuclear materials science and advanced metallurgy for its potential high-temperature stability and unique phase behavior, though industrial adoption remains limited due to uranium's specialized regulatory context and the material's complex processing requirements. Engineers would consider this material primarily in specialized nuclear applications or fundamental materials research where uranium-based intermetallics offer advantages in extreme environments that conventional nickel alloys or silicides cannot match.
nuclear fuel researchhigh-temperature intermetallicsuranium alloy developmentmaterials research compoundsphase equilibria studiesspecialized aerospace/defense applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.013 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.243 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4720 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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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.