What is the Density of 5% Enriched Uranium?

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The discussion centers on finding the density value for uranium enriched to the 5% level, specifically for various forms like uranium metal, UO2, UN, and others. A cited density value for uranium nitride (UN) is approximately 14.3 g/cm3. Participants reference specific papers that provide detailed material properties, including one on metal nitrides and another focused on uranium mononitride. These resources can be accessed for more comprehensive data. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate material properties in nuclear applications.
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I can't seem to find a value for Uranium enriched to the 5% level. Does anyone know it or know where I can find it?

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Of uranium metal, UO2, or UN or UC, or U-silicide, U-Al, U-hydride?
 
UN (Uranium Nitride)
 
A quick number would be 14300 kg/m3 (14.3 g/cm3), but let me see if I can find a better value and the caveats.

I did a quick check and the number stated is the best that I can find.

Here is a paper on metal nitrides including UN.
https://e-reports-ext.llnl.gov/pdf/301728.pdf

Also, see this paper - Steven L. Hayes, James Kelly Thomas, and Kenneth L. Peddicord, "Material Properties of Uranium Mononitride: Part I. Physical Properties," Journal of Nuclear Materials, Vol. 171, 262-270 (1990). One can purchase it from Science Direct.
 
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