Description

Plutonium-236 is a synthetic, radioactive isotope of plutonium, identified by CAS No. 15411-92-4. This material is of significant importance for specialized research and development applications, particularly in the fields of nuclear science and technology. It is primarily utilized by advanced research laboratories, government agencies, and specialized industrial sectors involved in nuclear fuel cycle studies, detector calibration, and fundamental actinide chemistry research.

Application

• Nuclear Science Research: Used as a tracer or reference material in studies of plutonium behavior, nuclear reaction cross-sections, and actinide chemistry.
• Radiation Detector Calibration: Serves as a precise calibration source for α-particle spectrometry and other radiation detection equipment due to its specific decay characteristics.
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Studies: Employed in research related to spent nuclear fuel reprocessing, partitioning, and transmutation of minor actinides.
• Safeguards and Non-Proliferation: Used in the development and testing of measurement techniques for nuclear material accountancy and verification.
• Environmental Tracing: Applied in controlled studies to understand the environmental mobility and biogeochemistry of plutonium isotopes.
• Reference Standard Production: Acts as a component in the manufacture of certified reference materials for quality control in radiochemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plutonium-236
CAS No.	15411-92-4
Molecular Formula	Pu
Molecular Weight	236.046 g/mol (atomic mass)
Synonyms	236Pu; Pu-236; Plutonium, isotope of mass 236; Plutonium 236; Plutonium-236 isotope; Radioactive plutonium-236
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plutonium-236 is produced and handled under strict quality assurance protocols in compliance with relevant nuclear material regulations. Each batch is characterized for isotopic purity, radionuclidic purity, and chemical purity using advanced analytical techniques including alpha spectrometry, mass spectrometry, and gamma spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic composition, activity concentration, and trace impurity levels is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and meet the exacting standards of the nuclear research community.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from all light exposure. Store under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. The material must be kept in a designated, secure, and licensed radioactive materials storage facility at controlled ambient temperature (15-25°C). All storage and handling must conform to national and international regulations for radioactive substances, including proper shielding, containment, and inventory control.

Specification

Item	Specification
Isotopic Identity (Alpha Spectrometry)	Confirms Pu-236
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.5% (Pu-236)
Total Alpha Activity	Specified per batch (Bq/mg)
Chemical Form	Plutonium (IV) oxide (PuO₂) or other as requested
Appearance	Solid (color varies with chemical form)
Trace Metallic Impurities	≤ 0.5% total

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