Np3Sn — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Np3Sn

ceramic

· JVASP-54864· Np3Sn

Np₃Sn is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the neptunium-tin family, representing a specialized actinide-based material studied primarily in nuclear materials science and fundamental research. This compound is not widely used in commercial applications but is of significant interest in nuclear fuel development, advanced reactor materials, and actinide metallurgy research, where understanding its structural and mechanical properties contributes to safer nuclear fuel designs and high-performance reactor materials. Engineers and researchers select this material for its potential in extreme-environment applications where actinide-bearing ceramics must withstand radiation damage and thermal cycling.

nuclear fuel researchactinide materials scienceadvanced reactor developmentradiation-resistant ceramicshigh-temperature nuclear applicationsfundamental material characterization

Compliance & Regulations

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	74.00	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3000	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	38.58	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	14.26	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	0.000	eV	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2452	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.04244	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Np3Sn

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