PuNi5
metal· JVASP-8486· PuNi5
PuNi5 is an intermetallic compound composed of plutonium and nickel, representing a specialized metallic material from the actinide metallurgy family. This material is primarily of research and nuclear applications interest, where it has been studied for its structural properties in advanced nuclear fuel systems and specialized high-performance metallurgical contexts. PuNi5 exemplifies the class of actinide-transition metal intermetallics that offer unique combinations of density and stiffness, though its use is severely restricted to authorized nuclear facilities and research institutions due to plutonium's radioactive and proliferation-sensitive nature.
nuclear fuel matrix materialsactinide metallurgy researchhigh-density structural compoundsadvanced reactor developmentmaterials science reference
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32,569.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,764.8 | ksi | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3949 | lb/in³ | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.303 | µB | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2889 | eV/atom | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.