PuTaC2 is a refractory ceramic compound combining plutonium and tantalum carbides, belonging to the family of actinide-based ceramic materials. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for nuclear fuel applications and advanced refractory systems where extreme temperature stability and nuclear compatibility are required. The tantalum carbide matrix provides structural integrity in high-temperature environments, while the plutonium component makes this material relevant to specialized nuclear fuel cycles and weapons-related metallurgy research rather than conventional engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.24 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.029 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5824 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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