NpSi2Cu2

metal
· JVASP-56755· NpSi2Cu2

NpSi₂Cu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neptunium, silicon, and copper elements, belonging to the family of actinide-based metallic phases. This is a specialized research material rather than a conventional engineering alloy, studied primarily for its fundamental physical and chemical properties within nuclear materials science and actinide metallurgy. Interest in such compounds stems from understanding phase stability, electronic structure, and corrosion behavior in extreme environments relevant to advanced nuclear fuel cycles and legacy materials characterization.

nuclear materials researchactinide metallurgyphase diagram studiesfundamental materials characterizationcorrosion/oxidation behaviorhigh-temperature material systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.3163
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
3.819
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3017
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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