PuU4N5 is a plutonium-uranium nitride ceramic compound, representing a mixed actinide nitride material of primary interest in nuclear fuel and advanced materials research. This material belongs to the family of actinide ceramics studied for potential use in high-temperature nuclear applications, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than established commercial production. The combination of plutonium and uranium in nitride form offers unique properties for specialized nuclear engineering contexts where extreme thermal stability and radiation resistance are critical design requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5302 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.533 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1279 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.449 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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