PuPd₃ is an intermetallic compound combining plutonium and palladium, classified as a ceramic material within the broader family of actinide-based intermetallics. This is a research-grade material studied primarily in nuclear materials science and metallurgy rather than a commercial engineering material. The compound is of interest for understanding phase behavior, thermophysical properties, and potential applications in advanced nuclear fuel systems and high-temperature actinide chemistry, though practical industrial deployment remains limited due to the regulatory, handling, and proliferation concerns inherent to plutonium-bearing materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.35 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1100 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1923 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1401 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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