PuZrO3 is a mixed-oxide ceramic compound combining plutonium and zirconium oxides, belonging to the perovskite or fluorite-related ceramic family. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for nuclear fuel applications and actinide host matrices, where its crystal structure and chemical stability in high-temperature, radiation-heavy environments are of scientific interest. While not yet widely deployed in commercial applications, plutonium-zirconium oxide systems are studied as potential alternatives to conventional UO2 fuels and as candidate materials for long-term radioactive waste immobilization due to zirconia's known radiation tolerance and chemical durability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4230 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.200 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.440 | eV/atom | — |