Pa₃In is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of protactinium and indium, representing a rare-earth/actinide-based material class with potential applications in nuclear and advanced materials research. This material exists primarily in the scientific literature as an experimental composition rather than a widespread industrial ceramic; it is studied within the broader context of actinide metallurgy and high-density ceramic systems. Engineers would consider Pa₃In only in specialized nuclear fuel development, radiation shielding, or fundamental materials research contexts where its unique atomic composition and high density offer advantages over conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4798 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07379 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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