ZrUN₂ is a zirconium uranium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the refractory metal nitride family, characterized by extremely high melting points and hardness. This material is primarily of research and advanced development interest for extreme-environment applications, such as nuclear fuel forms, hypersonic thermal protection, and next-generation reactor components, where its high density and ceramic hardness offer advantages over conventional alloys in neutron-rich or ultra-high-temperature regimes. Engineers would consider this material in projects requiring materials that maintain structural integrity at temperatures and radiation levels where metallic alternatives degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 232.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 127.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.19 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.389 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00590 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.742 | eV/atom | — |