Plutonium Dioxide

PuO₂

IUPAC: Plutonium(IV) oxide

CAS: 12059-95-9

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Plutonium Pu 1 244,0000

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

O.O.[Pu]

Tính chất

Loại
oxide
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
276,06 g/mol
Mật độ
11,5000 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
2400,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Hợp chất liên quan

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).