PuCu3
metal· JVASP-127007· PuCu3
PuCu3 is an intermetallic compound composed of plutonium and copper, representing a dense metallic phase that forms within the plutonium-copper binary system. This material exists primarily in research and nuclear materials contexts rather than conventional engineering applications, as its utility is constrained by plutonium's radioactive nature, regulatory classification, and specialized handling requirements. The compound is studied for fundamental understanding of actinide metallurgy and phase relationships, with potential relevance only in specialized nuclear fuel development, weapons science, or advanced materials research where plutonium utilization is the primary objective.
nuclear materials researchactinide metallurgy studiesphase diagram investigationplutonium alloy systemsspecialized government research applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3724 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.557 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4927 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3709 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.