PuAl2 is an intermetallic compound composed of plutonium and aluminum, belonging to the family of actinide-aluminum metallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear engineering interest rather than commercial production, studied for its phase stability and potential use in nuclear fuel applications and actinide material science. Its significance lies in understanding plutonium metallurgy and intermetallic behavior in extreme environments, though its handling requires strict nuclear safety protocols and expertise.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.249 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -40.58 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4887 | eV/atom | — |