Name: | Plutonium |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 23940 |
Description: | Plutonium. A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the atomic symbol Pu, atomic number 94, and atomic weight 242. Plutonium is used as a nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons. |
Molecular formula: | Pu |
Molecular weight: | 244 g/mol |
Synonyms: |
Plutonium, ion(4+); HSDB 6465; Pu5; Plutonium, ion(Pu5 ); PLUTONIUM; Pu; 22541-44-2; EINECS 231-117-7; CHEBI:33388; 94Pu.
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