NpSn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neptunium and tin, belonging to the actinide compound family. This material is primarily of research and scientific interest rather than commercial production, studied for its fundamental properties in nuclear materials science and solid-state physics. The compound represents the broader class of actinide intermetallics, which are investigated for understanding high-density materials, extreme environment performance, and nuclear fuel cycle applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,278.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,742 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4214 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.505 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2859 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03453 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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