Synthesis and properties of A${}_x$V${}_2$Al${}_{20}$ (A = Th, U, Np, Pu) ternary actinide aluminides

M. J. Winiarski, J. -C. Griveau, E. Colineau +5

Polycrystalline samples of A${}_x$V${}_2$Al${}_{20}$ (A = Ce, Th, U, Np, Pu; 0.7 =< x =< 1.0) actinide intermetallics were synthesized using the arc-melting method. Crystal structure stu…