PuAlNi is an intermetallic compound composed of plutonium, aluminum, and nickel, belonging to the family of plutonium-based alloys used primarily in nuclear materials research and defense applications. This material is notable for its role in studying plutonium metallurgy and phase behavior, with applications concentrated in nuclear fuel development, weapons science, and materials characterization rather than commercial engineering. Its use is strictly limited to specialized nuclear facilities and research institutions due to plutonium's radioactive and toxic nature, making it significant primarily for fundamental materials science rather than widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.14 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4986 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1060 | eV/atom | — |