Plutonium single-element material

Plutonium single-element material material properties: Density 19.84 g/cm3, Young's modulus 96 GPa, Thermal conductivity 6.7 W/mK Typical uses include MOX...

Overview

metal · fissile nuclear material — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Plutonium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 94 Pu

Pu; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Radioactive or isotope-sensitive material. This record is for materials search context only and is not handling, procurement, or design guidance.

Key material properties

Density	19.84 g/cm3
Young's modulus	96 GPa
Thermal conductivity	6.7 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	639.4 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

MOX fuel
fast reactor fuel
Pu-238 space heat source
fuel cycle research

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Plutonium single-element material?

The density of Plutonium single-element material is 19.84 g/cm3.

What is Plutonium single-element material used for?

Plutonium single-element material is typically used for MOX fuel, fast reactor fuel, Pu-238 space heat source and fuel cycle research.

What condition does Plutonium single-element material refer to?

Plutonium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Plutonium single-element material?

Plutonium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: fissile nuclear material).