PuOF is a plutonium oxide fluoride ceramic compound that exists primarily in research and specialized nuclear contexts rather than mainstream engineering applications. This material belongs to the actinide oxide fluoride family and is of interest in nuclear fuel chemistry, actinide materials science, and radiochemical processing where understanding plutonium compound behavior under extreme conditions is essential. Its notable density and chemical stability make it relevant for researchers studying advanced nuclear materials, but its highly specialized nature, regulatory constraints, and limited industrial availability restrict it to government laboratories, nuclear facilities, and academic institutions focused on actinide chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.54 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01260 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.593 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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