Plutonium

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Plutonium ( /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ ploo-toh-nee-əm) is a transuranic radioactive chemical element with the chemical symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is an actinide metal of silvery-gray appearance that tarnishes when exposed to air, forming a dull coating when oxidized. The element normally exhibits six allotropes and four oxidation states. It reacts with carbon, halogens, nitrogen and silicon. When exposed to moist air, it forms oxides and hydrides that expand the sample up to 70% in volume, which in turn flake off as a powder that can spontaneously ignite. It is also radioactive and can accumulate in the bones. These properties make the improper handling of plutonium dangerous.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510540710
• ISBN13: 9785510540710
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"