Pu7C is a plutonium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the actinide carbide family, notable for its extremely high density and potential use in specialized nuclear and defense applications. This material is primarily of research and historical interest, used in nuclear weapons programs and advanced fuel studies rather than commercial engineering. As a highly radioactive and restricted material, Pu7C is not suitable for conventional engineering projects and requires specialized handling, licensing, and containment protocols specific to nuclear science and national security contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.7411 | 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) | 0.5369 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1100 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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