Np5Ge4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing neptunium and germanium, belonging to a family of actinide-based ceramics with potential relevance to nuclear fuel and advanced materials research. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for fundamental properties in actinide chemistry and high-density ceramic systems rather than established commercial production. The material's notable density and intermetallic structure make it of interest in nuclear materials science and specialized applications where actinide-containing compounds are investigated for their thermal, chemical, and radiation-response characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.17 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2451 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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