Potential Update - Modification to PuO₂ parameters enabling the reproduction of the melting point
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In this update to our actinide potential model, adjustments have been made to the PuO₂ parameter set that enable the potential to reproduce the experimentally observed melting point.
The new parameters are reported on the actinide potential website and have been used in a recent study on (U,Pu)O₂ mixed oxides that is accepted for publication in the journal of nuclear materials.