Pu7W is a plutonium-tungsten alloy combining the nuclear properties of plutonium with tungsten's high density and refractory characteristics. This material is primarily of research and specialized defense/nuclear interest, where the combination of density, thermal stability, and nuclear behavior makes it relevant for specific isotope handling, shielding applications, or nuclear fuel contexts. Engineers encountering this material work in highly restricted domains requiring both materials expertise and appropriate security clearances.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.7842 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8453 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3492 | eV/atom | — |