PuZr4C5 is a plutonium-zirconium carbide composite material, representing an advanced ceramic-metal compound in the actinide metallurgy family. This material is primarily of research and specialized defense/nuclear interest, developed for extreme-environment applications where nuclear fuel compatibility, thermal stability, and radiation resistance are critical. The plutonium-zirconium carbide system is notable for its high melting point and potential for use in advanced nuclear fuel forms or containment applications where conventional materials prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2965 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.631 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03860 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7843 | eV/atom | — |