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PuH2

ceramic

· JVASP-18410· PuH2

PuH₂ is a plutonium hydride ceramic compound belonging to the family of metal hydrides and actinide ceramics. This material is primarily encountered in nuclear fuel cycles, radiological research, and specialized nuclear chemistry applications where plutonium compounds must be handled and characterized. As a research and industrial material rather than a commercial product, PuH₂ is notable for its role in understanding plutonium chemistry, waste form development, and advanced nuclear fuel design, though its use is strictly regulated and limited to authorized nuclear facilities.

nuclear fuel researchactinide chemistryplutonium material characterizationnuclear waste formsradiological researchadvanced nuclear materials

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	10.77	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	0.000	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	5.557	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries	0.000102	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	0.000105	W/(m·K²)	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries	9.630	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C
↳	9.750	μV/K	DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5004	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

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