PuN
ceramic· PuN
Plutonium nitride (PuN) is a ceramic compound in the transuranium nitride family, representing a specialized nuclear fuel and material science research domain rather than a commercial engineering material. This compound exists primarily in research and nuclear weapons complex contexts, where it has been investigated for advanced nuclear fuel applications and as a model system for understanding actinide ceramics. Its significance lies in fundamental materials science research on high-density, thermally stable nuclear materials and as a benchmark for studying the chemistry and physics of plutonium-based ceramics, though practical engineering applications remain limited to specialized nuclear environments.
nuclear fuel researchactinide ceramicsweapons-grade material sciencehigh-density ceramic studythermal property researchfundamental nuclear materials science
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,335.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,339.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5165 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.749 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.130 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.550 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.658 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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.