PuPt₃ is an intermetallic compound composed of plutonium and platinum, belonging to the rare-earth and actinide intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized nuclear applications interest rather than widespread industrial use, valued for its unique properties in high-temperature and extreme environment contexts. Its combination of plutonium's nuclear properties with platinum's chemical stability makes it notable for fundamental materials science studies and potential applications in nuclear fuel systems and specialized aerospace components, though its actinide content and toxicity severely restrict practical engineering deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6982 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.2170 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3222 | eV/atom | — |