Description

Plutoniumtetrafluoride (CAS NO 13709-56-3) is a key inorganic fluoride compound of plutonium, serving as a critical intermediate in nuclear fuel cycle processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its role in the production of plutonium metal and other plutonium compounds, which are essential for specialized nuclear applications. This material is principally required by the nuclear energy and research sectors, including government laboratories and facilities involved in fuel reprocessing and advanced reactor development.

Application

• Primary precursor in the production of plutonium metal via metallothermic reduction.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of other plutonium compounds for nuclear research and development.
• Material for specialized nuclear fuel cycle research and pyrochemical reprocessing studies.
• Component in the fabrication of targets for radioisotope production in research reactors.
• Starting material for the development of advanced nuclear fuels and transmutation targets.
• Used in fundamental research on the chemistry and solid-state properties of actinide compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Plutoniumtetrafluoride
CAS No.	13709-56-3
Molecular Formula	PuF4
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Plutonium(IV) fluoride; Plutonium tetrafluoride; Tetrafluoroplutonium; Plutonium fluoride (PuF4); PuF4; Actinide tetrafluoride; Nuclear grade plutonium tetrafluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plutoniumtetrafluoride is manufactured and handled under strict quality assurance protocols in specialized facilities designed for handling radioactive materials. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing to confirm identity, purity, and isotopic composition, ensuring it meets the exacting specifications required for nuclear applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, isotopic analysis, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and compliance with nuclear material accounting and safety standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from all light exposure. Store in a dedicated, secure, and licensed facility for radioactive materials. Maintain at controlled ambient temperature in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. All storage and handling must comply with national and international regulations for nuclear materials, including security, safety, and non-proliferation requirements.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Tan to brown solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (PuF4)	≥ 98.0 %
Plutonium Isotopic Composition	As specified
Uranium Content	≤ 0.5 %
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5 %
Gamma Emission	Specified activity

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