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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,456.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,175.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3912 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.410 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -27.72 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2464 | eV/atom | — |