Uranium single-element material

Uranium single-element material material properties: Density 19.05 g/cm3, Young's modulus 208 GPa, Thermal conductivity 27.5 W/mK Typical uses include...

Overview

metal · nuclear fuel metal — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Uranium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 92 U

U; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Radioactive or isotope-sensitive material. This record is for materials search context only and is not handling, procurement, or design guidance.

Key material properties

Density	19.05 g/cm3
Young's modulus	208 GPa
Thermal conductivity	27.5 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	1132 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

reactor fuel
depleted uranium shielding/counterweight
fast reactor/fuel cycle research
historical glass/ceramic coloring

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Uranium single-element material?

The density of Uranium single-element material is 19.05 g/cm3.

What is Uranium single-element material used for?

Uranium single-element material is typically used for reactor fuel, depleted uranium shielding/counterweight, fast reactor/fuel cycle research and historical glass/ceramic coloring.

What condition does Uranium single-element material refer to?

Uranium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Uranium single-element material?

Uranium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: nuclear fuel metal).