Np₃In is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of neptunium and indium, representing a specialized actinide-based material studied primarily in nuclear materials research and fundamental solid-state physics. This compound belongs to the family of actinide intermetallics, which are investigated for their unique electronic, magnetic, and structural properties relevant to understanding heavy-element chemistry and advanced nuclear fuel systems. Due to neptunium's radioactive nature and specialized handling requirements, Np₃In applications are confined to research environments and advanced nuclear technology development rather than commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,418.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,241.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5103 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3955 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1497 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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