Plutonium is a transuranic actinide with multiple allotropes and oxidation states, notable for its role in nuclear weapons and mixed oxide fuels.
Properties of Plutonium | It exhibits complex phase behavior, multiple oxidation states +3 to +6 and is chemically reactive and radiotoxic.
Uses of Plutonium | Produced in reactors from uranium, plutonium is used in nuclear weapons, MOX fuel and has applications in space power sources under strict controls.
Isotopes of Plutonium | Plutonium 239 is fissile and long lived; plutonium handling, storage and disposal are subject to stringent safeguards, criticality safety and environmental regulations.