Plutonium pentafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of

plutonium Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is an actinide metal of silvery-gray appearance that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized. The element normally exhibi ...

and fluorine with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

Photodissociation of gaseous

plutonium hexafluoride Plutonium hexafluoride is the highest fluoride of plutonium, and is of interest for laser enrichment of plutonium, in particular for the production of pure plutonium-239 from irradiated uranium. This pure plutonium is needed to avoid premature ...

to plutonium pentafluoride and fluorine.

Physical properties

Plutonium pentafluoride forms a white solid.

Hazards

Plutonium pentafluoride is toxic and radioactive.

References

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