Plutonium-239
Also known as Plutonium Pu-239, 239Pu, Plutonium, isotope of mass 239
Key facts
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- CAS number
- 15117-48-3
- Formula
- Pu
- Molar mass
- 239.05 g/mol
- HS code
- 284443
- Category
- Metals, alloys and elements
What is Plutonium-239?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Plutonium-239 is an artificial radioactive element with long half-life, Plutonium-239 is produced by bombarding uranium-238 with slow neutrons and is used as the explosive in nuclear weapons and as fuel for nuclear reactors. Similar to uranium, Plutonium-239 is a heavy, fissionable metal that accumulates in bones upon exposure and presents health hazards. Plutonium oxidation results in stable, easily inhaled, particulate plutonium dioxide that represents a respiratory health hazard. Plutonium ingestion is considerably less dangerous since little is absorbed in the digestive system. (NCI04)
Identifiers
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- IUPAC name
- plutonium-239
- CAS number
- 15117-48-3 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 19257-39-7, 97918-67-7
- Molecular formula
- Pu
- UNII
- ET2Z8EJJ1X
- InChIKey
- OYEHPCDNVJXUIW-FTXFMUIASA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Pu/i1-5
- Canonical SMILES
- [Pu]
- Isomeric SMILES
- [239Pu]
Synonyms
- Plutonium Pu-239
- 239Pu
- Plutonium, isotope of mass 239
- 239-Plutonium
- Plutonium 239
- 239Pu radioisotope
- Pu-239 radioisotope
- (239Pu)plutonium
- Plutonium, isotope of mass 239 (239Pu4+)
- 239Pu isotope
- Isotope:239Pu
- 239Pu (isotope)
- Plutonium-239 isotope
- (~239~Pu)plutonium
- Isotope:Plutonium-239
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 239.05 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 239.0522 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
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Regulatory status
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HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Plutonium-239 is traded under.
Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading 284410…
- Canada32.1%
- Netherlands17.0%
- Germany11.4%
- United States37.8%
- Germany8.4%
- China5.8%
The HS code shown for Plutonium-239 is indicative (it is known at chapter level only). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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