ZrUAl₄ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, uranium, and aluminum, representing a specialized alloy of interest primarily in nuclear and advanced materials research rather than conventional engineering practice. This material belongs to the uranium-based intermetallic family and is studied for its potential in high-temperature applications and nuclear fuel-related systems, though it remains largely a research compound with limited industrial deployment. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized defense, nuclear, or experimental aerospace contexts where uranium-bearing metallics offer specific thermal, neutron absorption, or structural benefits that justify the regulatory complexity and material scarcity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.388 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.943 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1261 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2520 | eV/atom | — |