Description

Plutonium is a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal with unique nuclear properties. Its primary commercial and research value lies in its use as a fuel in nuclear reactors and as a component in radioisotope thermoelectric generators for deep-space exploration. This material is critical for organizations in the nuclear energy, aerospace, and specialized scientific research sectors. We supply high-purity Plutonium CAS NO 7440-07-5 with stringent quality controls to meet the exacting standards of these advanced technological fields.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel: Used as a fissile material in the production of mixed oxide (MOX) fuel for nuclear power reactors.
• Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs): Serves as a long-lasting heat source for powering spacecraft and remote terrestrial installations.
• Scientific Research: Employed in neutron sources, as a target material for synthesizing transplutonium elements, and in fundamental physics experiments.
• Nuclear Weapons Component: Used in the defense sector for specific national security applications under strict regulatory oversight.
• Neutron Activation: Applied as a neutron emitter for non-destructive testing and analysis in industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plutonium
CAS No.	7440-07-5
Molecular Formula	Pu
Molecular Weight	244 g/mol (for Pu-244)
Synonyms	Plutonium-239; Plutonium-238; Plutonium metal; Plutonium dioxide (PuO2); Plutonium tetrafluoride (PuF4); Element 94; Plutonium(IV) oxide
EINECS	231-116-1

Quality Control

Our Plutonium is produced and handled under the most rigorous quality and security protocols, ensuring isotopic purity and material integrity for critical applications. All material is accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including detailed isotopic analysis and traceability records. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided, verifying compliance with customer specifications and relevant national and international nuclear material standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container within a certified glovebox or hot cell, protected from light. Store in a dedicated, secure, and ventilated facility designed for radioactive materials, maintaining strict inventory control and accounting as per national regulatory requirements (e.g., IAEA guidelines). The storage environment must be inert (e.g., under argon) to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery metallic solid
Isotopic Purity (Pu-239)	≥ 93.0% (Other grades available)
Total Plutonium Assay	≥ 99.5%
Major Isotopic Impurities (e.g., Pu-240, Pu-238)	Contact for details
Gamma Emission Spectrum	Conforms to declared isotopic composition
Foreign Material	Absent

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