Plutonium Dioxide

PuO₂

IUPAC: Plutonium(IV) oxide

CAS: 12059-95-9

Übersicht

Plutonium dioxide is used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel and in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) that power deep space probes.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Plutonium Pu 1 244,0000

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
Oxygen ×2
11,6%
Pu
Plutonium ×1
88,4%

Verwendung

  • • Nuclear fuel (MOX)
  • • RTG power source for space probes
  • • Nuclear weapons material

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Powers the Voyager probes, Curiosity and Perseverance Mars rovers via RTGs

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Radioactive
  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Nuclear proliferation concern

Structure

SMILES

O.O.[Pu]

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
276,06 g/mol
Dichte
11,5000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
2400,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
280,0853
TPSA
2,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plutonium Dioxide?
Plutonium Dioxide (PuO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Plutonium(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Plutonium Dioxide?
Plutonium Dioxide has a molar mass of 276.06 g/mol.
What state is Plutonium Dioxide at room temperature?
Plutonium Dioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Plutonium Dioxide organic or inorganic?
Plutonium Dioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Plutonium Dioxide?
Plutonium Dioxide (PuO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Plutonium (Pu).