YbU3

ceramic

· JVASP-37669· YbU3

YbU₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining ytterbium and uranium, belonging to the family of actinide-based ceramics studied for nuclear and high-temperature applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial use, investigated for its potential in nuclear fuel systems, radiation-resistant structural materials, and specialized high-temperature environments where actinide ceramics offer unique thermal and neutron performance characteristics.

Nuclear fuel researchActinide ceramicsHigh-temperature structural applicationsRadiation-resistant materialsAdvanced reactor developmentMaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.6000	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	3.751	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5544	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.5544	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

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YbU3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental