As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Plutonium. But how do we know how much does a Pu atom weight?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Pu, we can open any periodic table and search for Plutonium.
In the case of Plutonium the answer is 244,0642. However there is a lot of funny facts about Plutonium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Pu, we can open any periodic table and search for Plutonium.
In the case of Plutonium the answer is 244,0642. However there is a lot of funny facts about Plutonium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
Plutonium Overview
Pu Atomic Mass
Atomic Symbol
Pu (Plutonium)
Name Origin
Named for the planet Pluto.
Named for the planet Pluto.
Description
Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.
Discovery
Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl
Year: 1940
Location: United States
Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl
Year: 1940
Location: United States
Uses
Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.
Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.
Sources
Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.
Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.
Want to learn more details and data about Plutonium (Pu)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Plutonium-Pu atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)
Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
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