Pu₃Pb is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of plutonium and lead, representing a specialized material from nuclear materials science and actinide metallurgy research. This compound is primarily of scientific and nuclear engineering interest rather than commercial production, studied for understanding phase behavior, thermophysical properties, and material behavior in nuclear fuel systems and weapons-related applications. The material exemplifies the broader class of actinide intermetallics, which are investigated for their potential in advanced nuclear systems where extreme conditions and radiation resistance are critical design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38.17 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.04 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.49 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000573 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.0000512 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -8.830 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -8.360 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3701 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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