UTaN2 is a uranium tantalum nitride ceramic compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family, characterized by a complex nitride structure combining uranium and tantalum elements. This material is primarily of research interest for ultra-high-temperature applications and advanced nuclear fuel forms, where its thermal stability and resistance to extreme conditions make it a candidate for next-generation reactor designs and specialized aerospace components. As an experimental compound, UTaN2 represents the broader potential of mixed-metal nitride ceramics for environments where conventional refractories and ceramics become unstable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5293 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.441 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.494 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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