Yb₂US₃O₂ is an experimental mixed-anion ceramic compound containing ytterbium, uranium, sulfide, and oxide phases, representing a research material in the actinide ceramics family. This compound exists primarily in academic and national laboratory settings where it is studied for fundamental understanding of actinide chemistry, crystal structure behavior, and potential nuclear fuel or waste form applications. The material is notable as part of the broader investigation into complex ceramic systems that could offer alternative pathways for actinide immobilization or improved performance in extreme nuclear environments, though it remains far from commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2944 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02700 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 11.48 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06800 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.505 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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