PuB₄Ru is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining plutonium, boron, and ruthenium, representing research into advanced refractory materials for extreme environments. This material belongs to the rare-earth and actinide boride family, which is primarily investigated for nuclear applications, high-temperature structural components, and specialized aerospace contexts where conventional ceramics reach their thermal limits. The addition of ruthenium to plutonium boride phases aims to improve mechanical properties and oxidation resistance compared to unalloyed boride systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.47 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.174 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5121 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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