Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Pu?
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). However there is a lot of stuff about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Pu?
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). However there is a lot of stuff about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Plutonium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Pu (Plutonium)
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.
Description
Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.
Name Origin
Named for the planet Pluto.
Named for the planet Pluto.
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.
Discovery
Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl
Year: 1940
Location: United States
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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