The effect of pressure on phase-stability in the Pu-Ga alloy system

The existence of an amorphous state requires innovative new tools for identification and analysis. The density and compressibility data presented in this paper is one such tool for analyzing the amorphous state, but it requires other knowledge of the materials for proper analysis. Many studies point to radiation damage producing amorphous regions. New computer modeling studies show the existence of amorphous regions and Pu-rich interstitial defects in Pu-Ga alloys.