NpSe₃ is a neptunium selenide ceramic compound belonging to the actinide chalcogenide family, representing a specialized material studied primarily in nuclear materials research and fundamental physics. This compound is of interest in the context of actinide chemistry and solid-state properties relevant to nuclear fuel cycles and advanced reactor development, though it remains largely confined to laboratory and research-scale applications rather than broad industrial use. Engineers and materials scientists investigate such actinide compounds to understand electronic structure, thermal behavior, and corrosion resistance in extreme nuclear environments where conventional ceramics are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,803.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,085.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3275 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.509 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2427 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7355 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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