UZn₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of uranium and zinc, belonging to the family of metal-ceramic materials that combine metallic and ceramic characteristics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than widespread commercial use, with applications driven by its unique nuclear and thermal properties. Engineers would consider UZn₃ in nuclear fuel applications, high-temperature materials research, and specialized metallurgical contexts where uranium-containing compounds offer advantages in neutron behavior or thermal management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,582.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.66 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3461 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.034 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1853 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1272 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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