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Applications of plutonium: * explosive in nuclear weapons * nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors * the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. * radioisotopic heating sources * neutron generator, as Pu-Be source

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What are good things and bad things about plutonium?

Plutonium is very important for nuclear weapons and for nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors. But plutonium is also toxic and radioactive. See the link below.


What are some ways plutonium is used in everyday life?

Plutonium is not used in everyday life.


Can plutonium be used for more than two things?

Yes, plutonium can be used for more than two things. Applications of plutonium include:explosive in nuclear weaponsnuclear fuel in nuclear power reactorsthe isotope 238Pu is used as fuel in radioisotope thermoelectric generators used in spacecraft or other applicationsneutron generator, as Pu-Be source


What are some example of plutonium?

Plutonium is a radioactive element commonly used in nuclear weapons and reactors. It is also found in certain types of spacecraft power systems and in some medical devices for cancer treatment. Additionally, plutonium-238 has been used in space missions to power spacecraft and rovers.


What are common compounds that contain plutonium?

Some plutonium chemical compounds; plutonium dioxide, plutonium nitride, plutonium carbide, plutonium nitrate, plutonium trifluoride, plutonium chloride, etc.


What are some compounds that use plutonium?

Plutonium is typically used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Some common compounds that contain plutonium include plutonium oxide (PuO2) and plutonium chloride (PuCl3). These compounds are used in various nuclear processes for energy generation and military applications.


What element and plutonium are used in nuclear reactors?

Uranium is the main fuel used, but in some countries a mixture of uranium and plutonium is also used (MOX fuel)


What are some properties and some pros and cons for plutonium?

Plutonium is very important for nuclear weapons and for nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors. But plutonium is also toxic and radioactive. See the link below.


Does the human body use plutonium?

Plutonium is not used in the human body.


What is Plutonium used in at least 3 things?

Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Batteries


What are 2 things tht are good about plutonium?

Applications of plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source


Is plutonium used in nuclear warheads?

Yes, plutonium is used in nuclear weapons.