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Plutonium  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the atomic symbol Pu, and atomic number 94. Plutonium is used as a nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons.

Entry terms

  • 53023GN24M
  • 7440-07-5 (Plutonium)

In other languages

  • French

  • 53023GN24M
  • 7440-07-5 (Plutonium)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-B5PK281F-N

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