PuWC2
metal· JVASP-142196· PuWC2
PuWC2 is a plutonium-tungsten carbide composite material that belongs to the refractory metal carbide family, combining plutonium's nuclear properties with tungsten carbide's extreme hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and specialized defense significance, used in nuclear weapons design and advanced materials studies where the unique combination of density, mechanical strength, and neutron behavior provides advantages that conventional materials cannot match. As an actinide-based composite, it represents the intersection of nuclear materials science and ceramic engineering, with applications restricted to government and authorized research institutions.
nuclear weapons designplutonium metallurgy researchrefractory applicationshigh-density engineered materialsadvanced defense systemsmaterials science research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5266 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2719 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1338 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.