Exploring the Fascinating Element Plutonium
Plutonium, with atomic number 94, is a silvery-gray actinide metal known for its toxic and radioactive properties. Discovered in 1934, it has various uses, including power sources and medical applications. Its nuclear properties, such as fission reactions, have been extensively studied. Despite its potential benefits, handling plutonium requires caution due to its hazardous nature.
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About the element The element is called Plutonium Pu with the atomic number 94 This element is an actinide metal of silvery- gray appearance that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized. 2
History Discovered by Enrico Fermi and a team of scientists at the University of Rome reported that they had discovered element 94 in 1934. The chemistry of plutonium was found to resemble uranium The dwarf planet pluto which plutonium was named after. Can be found In nature and in uranium ores 3
More facts Some uses of this element are : heat usage Plutonium-238( radioactive isotope of plutonium) has also been used successfully to power artificial heart pacemakers, to reduce the risk of repeated surgery. Some facts - the element is very toxicity due to its radiation and heavy metal poison effects 4
The nuclear properties of plutonium-239 were studied; researchers found that when it is hit by a neutron it breaks apart (fissions) by releasing more neutrons and energy. In the picture is Glenn T. Seaborg >>> Plutonium (specifically, plutonium-238) was first produced and isolated on December 14 of 1940, and chemically identified on February 23, 1941, by said chemist. 5
