Description

Plutonium Citrate CAS NO 7261-07-6 is a coordination compound formed from plutonium and citric acid. This specialized material is of significant importance in nuclear research and development due to its solubility and defined chemical behavior. It is primarily required by advanced research laboratories and facilities engaged in nuclear chemistry, radiopharmaceutical precursor studies, and specialized metallurgical research.

Application

• Nuclear Chemistry Research: Used as a stable, soluble source of plutonium ions for studying coordination chemistry, redox behavior, and complex formation in aqueous systems.
• Radiopharmaceutical Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in research for developing targeted α-particle therapies (TAT) and diagnostic agents.
• Spectroscopic Calibration: Employed as a standard or reference material in advanced spectroscopic techniques, including X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS).
• Environmental Science Studies: Utilized in controlled laboratory experiments to investigate the environmental mobility and biogeochemistry of actinide elements.
• Metallurgical Processing Research: Acts as a chemical intermediate in studies focused on the separation, purification, and recovery of plutonium and other actinides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plutonium Citrate
CAS No.	7261-07-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Plutonium(IV) citrate; Citric acid, plutonium(4+) salt; Plutonium citrate complex; Plutonium citrate solution; Plutonyl citrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Plutonium Citrate is produced and handled under stringent, controlled conditions to ensure traceability and consistency. All materials are subject to rigorous analytical verification, including assessment of plutonium isotopic composition and radiochemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, purity, and analytical methods is provided with each batch to support critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a dedicated, secure, and appropriately shielded facility designed for radioactive materials. Maintain at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in accordance with all applicable national and international regulations for the safe handling of nuclear substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution or solid (form dependent)
Plutonium Assay	Specified on COA
Radiochemical Purity	>95% (by HPLC/Radio-TLC)
Isotopic Composition	As specified (e.g., Pu-239, Pu-242)
Specific Activity	Reported on COA
pH (for solutions)	2.0 - 4.0
Citrate Content	Stoichiometric ratio confirmed

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