PuMoO3 is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound containing plutonium and molybdenum, belonging to the class of actinide ceramics. This material is primarily studied in nuclear fuel cycles and advanced nuclear materials research, where it may serve roles in spent fuel immobilization, transmutation targets, or as a reference compound for understanding actinide chemistry and phase behavior. Unlike conventional structural ceramics, PuMoO3 is of interest to the nuclear engineering and materials science community specifically for its chemical stability and potential incorporation into ceramic waste forms, though it remains largely confined to research and specialized nuclear applications rather than commodity industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.002 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.607 | eV/atom | DFT |
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