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What happen when plutonium is heated?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Heated plutonium react rapidly wit oxygen resulting the oxides PuO and PuO2.

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Is heated plutonium a chemical reaction when heated?

A reaction of oxydation with the oxygen from air.


What would happen if Pluto was made of plutonium?

Plutonium doesn't occur in nature as far as we know, but if Pluto were made of solid Plutonium, nothing would happen. Pluto is not near anything that might be affected.


Does plutonium burn air?

Plutonium does not burn in air at normal temperatures. However, it can react with oxygen if heated to high temperatures, which can result in oxidation and the formation of oxides. This can pose a risk of plutonium dispersal in the form of fine particles.


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It is an important risk for lung cancer.


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What will happen if a liquid is heated?

It will evaporate.


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What happen to matter when it is heated?

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