PuNiC2

metal
· JVASP-38369· PuNiC2

PuNiC2 is an intermetallic compound combining plutonium, nickel, and carbon, representing a specialized material within the actinide metallurgy family. This is a research-grade material with limited industrial deployment, primarily of interest to nuclear materials scientists and defense applications where plutonium-based alloys are necessary. The nickel-carbon composition suggests potential for high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance in extreme environments, though practical use remains confined to specialized nuclear fuel cycles, weapons research, or advanced reactor programs where plutonium handling is licensed and justified.

nuclear fuel metallurgyplutonium alloy researchactinide materials sciencehigh-temperature nuclear applicationsweapons-grade research (restricted)corrosion-resistant nuclear components

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
147.9
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.4000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
56.37
GPa
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
10.83
kg/m³
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
5.410
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-27.72
µV/K
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2464
eV/atom
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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.