BaNpP₂O₈ is a barium neptunium phosphate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of actinide-bearing phosphate ceramics. This is a specialized research material developed for nuclear waste immobilization and actinide containment, where the phosphate framework provides chemical durability and the ability to incorporate highly radioactive neptunium into a stable crystalline matrix. Materials in this class are notable for their resistance to aqueous leaching and structural stability over geological timescales, making them alternatives to other ceramic waste forms like borosilicates in advanced nuclear fuel cycle applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.912 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1870 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.886 | eV/atom | — |