Plutonium Dioxide

PuO₂

IUPAC: Plutonium(IV) oxide

CAS: 12059-95-9

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Plutonium Pu 1 244,0000

Composition élémentaire

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

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

O.O.[Pu]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
276,06 g/mol
Densité
11,5000 g/cm³
Point de fusion
2400,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

Magnesium Oxide

MgO

Manganese Dioxide

MnO₂

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).