Plutonium Dioxide

PuO₂

IUPAC: Plutonium(IV) oxide

CAS: 12059-95-9

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Plutonium Pu 1 244.0000

मूलीय संरचना

O
Oxygen ×2
11.6%
Pu
Plutonium ×1
88.4%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

O.O.[Pu]

गुण

प्रकार
oxide
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
276.06 g/mol
घनत्व
11.5000 g/cm³
गलनांक
2400.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

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).