YbUO3 is a uranium-ytterbium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the actinide oxide family, typically studied as a potential nuclear fuel or advanced ceramic material. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with investigation focused on nuclear fuel cycles, high-temperature ceramic applications, and fundamental materials science of actinide compounds. Its appeal lies in exploring alternative uranium-based compositions for improved thermal, chemical, or radiation performance compared to conventional UO2 fuel.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3460 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.007 | eV/atom | DFT |
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