Pu3Th is a plutonium-thorium intermetallic ceramic compound that belongs to the family of actinide materials studied primarily in nuclear fuel and materials science research. This material is largely experimental and not widely deployed in conventional engineering applications; it is investigated mainly for understanding actinide phase behavior, high-temperature stability, and potential nuclear fuel cycle applications where mixed actinide chemistries offer advantages in fuel density or thermal performance. Engineers and researchers would consider this compound in advanced nuclear fuel development programs or specialized actinide materials studies where plutonium-thorium synergies are relevant to reactor performance or legacy fuel management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5220 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2853 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.08022 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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