Np2C3 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Np2C3

ceramic

· JVASP-112000· Np2C3

Np₂C₃ is a neptunium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the actinide carbide family, characterized by high density and ceramic properties typical of refractory carbide materials. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear fuel cycle interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in advanced nuclear materials where chemical stability and thermal properties are critical. Neptunium carbides are studied as alternatives or supplements to more conventional uranium and plutonium-based carbides in nuclear fuel development and materials science research.

nuclear fuel materials researchactinide chemistry studiesrefractory ceramics developmentadvanced nuclear materialsspecialized laboratory analysis

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	12.96	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.09450	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.03697	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Np2C3

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental