Pu2W2C3
metal· JVASP-94943· Pu2W2C3
Pu₂W₂C₃ is an experimental ternary carbide compound combining plutonium, tungsten, and carbon. This material belongs to the family of refractory metal carbides and represents research-stage metallurgy rather than an established commercial material. Interest in this compound stems from its potential in nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural uses, where the combination of heavy metal (Pu) and refractory carbide phases could offer unique thermal and radiation performance, though practical deployment remains limited to specialized research contexts.
nuclear fuel researchrefractory carbideshigh-temperature materials scienceplutonium metallurgyexperimental phase studiesactinide chemistry
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,358.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,299.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5165 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.354 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.060 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2113 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2519 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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