Description

Plutonium-241 is a significant radioactive isotope of plutonium with unique nuclear properties. It serves as a crucial precursor for the production of Americium-241, a vital component in industrial and medical applications. This material is essential for specialized sectors including nuclear research, neutron source manufacturing, and advanced diagnostic equipment.

Application

• Americium-241 Production: Primary use as a precursor material in nuclear reactors or particle accelerators.
• Neutron Source Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of compact, portable neutron sources for well logging, material analysis, and security screening.
• Nuclear Physics Research: Employed in fundamental research on nuclear structure, decay processes, and actinide chemistry.
• Calibration Standards: Serves as a reference and calibration standard for γ-ray and α-particle spectrometry.
• Smoke Detector Component: Indirect application via its decay product, Americium-241, which is used in ionization-type smoke detectors.
• Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs): Potential use in specialized, long-lived heat sources for space exploration or remote power generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plutonium-241
CAS No.	14119-32-5
Molecular Formula	Pu
Molecular Weight	241.057 g/mol
Synonyms	241Pu; Pu-241; Plutonium, isotope of mass 241; Plutonium 241; UN 2912 (Radioactive material, n.o.s.); Radioactive plutonium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plutonium-241 is produced and handled under strict quality assurance protocols in compliance with national and international regulations for radioactive materials, including IAEA standards. Each batch is characterized for isotopic purity, radionuclidic purity, and specific activity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these parameters and traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from light. Store in a dedicated, secure, and licensed radioactive materials facility with appropriate shielding (lead or depleted uranium). Maintain storage areas in accordance with ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles and all applicable radiation safety regulations. Temperature should be controlled as per facility guidelines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Isotopic Purity (Pu-241)	> 99.0%
Radionuclidic Purity	Meets user requirements
Specific Activity	~ 3.8 x 10^2 Ci/g
Chemical Form	Plutonium Oxide (PuO2) or Metal (typical)
γ-ray Spectrum	Characteristic peaks identified
Appearance	Solid (form dependent)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.