SmNpO3 is a mixed rare-earth and actinide oxide ceramic compound combining samarium (Sm) and neptunium (Np) in a perovskite-like structure. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for nuclear fuel development and advanced ceramics rather than established commercial applications. The compound is notable within the nuclear materials science community for understanding actinide chemistry, thermal behavior, and potential applications in advanced fuel forms or transmutation targets where controlling lanthanide and actinide interactions is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7910 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.694 | eV/atom | DFT |
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