Plutonium phosphate (PuPO4) is a ceramic compound belonging to the actinide phosphate family, primarily encountered in nuclear fuel cycles and radiological materials science. This material is significant in nuclear waste immobilization and legacy fuel management, where its chemical stability and resistance to leaching make it a candidate for long-term storage and containment of plutonium in ceramic matrices. As an actinide compound, PuPO4 is largely restricted to research, defense, and nuclear regulatory contexts rather than commercial engineering applications; its selection hinges on its favorable compatibility with geological repositories and waste-form durability under repository conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.612 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.860 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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