PuZr is an intermetallic compound combining plutonium and zirconium, representing a specialized nuclear fuel alloy system studied for its thermal and mechanical properties under extreme conditions. This material family is primarily of research and nuclear engineering interest, used in advanced fuel development and materials science investigations where understanding plutonium-based systems is critical for nuclear applications and weapons science.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,358.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,496.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4974 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6229 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3791 | eV/atom | — |