USnIr is a ceramic composite material combining uranium, nickel, and iridium phases, representing a specialized high-performance ceramic system. This material is primarily developed for extreme-temperature and high-radiation environments where conventional ceramics prove inadequate, particularly in advanced nuclear reactor designs, aerospace propulsion systems, and specialized defense applications. The incorporation of iridium imparts exceptional refractory characteristics and corrosion resistance, while the uranium-nickel phases contribute to the material's structural integrity and thermal properties, making it notable for applications requiring simultaneous resistance to thermal cycling, oxidation, and radiation damage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 141.9 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.76 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.23 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.361 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5207 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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