Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Pu?
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...
Plutonium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Pu (Plutonium)
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
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.
Description
Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.
Name Origin
Named for the planet Pluto.
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? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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