Shining a light on amorphous U2O7: A computational approach to understanding amorphous uranium materials
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Abstract Mixed-phase and low-symmetry systems are widely observed among uranium oxide materials. Amorphous-U2O7 forms during the calcination of studtite, a uranyl peroxide mineral. Using a genetic algorithm search for stable crystalline phases, we have identified a potentially stable phase of U2O7 that shares structural features with experimentally observed amorphous U2O7 samples. The crystalline structure is expected to undergo a solid–solid phase change around 12 GPa.
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OpenAlex topics: Radioactive element chemistry and processing · Nuclear materials and radiation effects · Nuclear Materials and Properties
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