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.
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| 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 | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3949 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.303 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2889 | eV/atom | — |