Plutonium pentafluoride explained

Plutonium pentafluoride is a binary inorganic compound of plutonium and fluorine with the chemical formula .^{[1] [2] [3]}

Synthesis

Photodissociation of gaseous plutonium hexafluoride to plutonium pentafluoride and fluorine.^[4]

Physical properties

Plutonium pentafluoride forms a white solid.^[4]

Hazards

Plutonium pentafluoride is toxic and radioactive.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Plutonium pentafluoride . . 6 April 2023 . en.
2. Book: Morss . L. R. . Edelstein . Norman M. . Fuger . Jean . The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide Elements (3rd ed., Volumes 1-5) . 31 December 2007 . . 978-1-4020-3598-2 . 1079 . 6 April 2023 . en.
3. Book: Meyer . G. . Morss . L. R. . Synthesis of Lanthanide and Actinide Compounds . 6 December 2012 . . 978-94-011-3758-4 . 80 . 6 April 2023 . en.
4. Web site: US4670239A Photochemical preparation of plutonium pentafluoride . worldwide.espacenet.com . 6 April 2023.
5. Web site: Plutonium pentafluoride . haz-map.com . 6 April 2023.