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
| 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 | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3912 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.410 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -27.72 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.