Formula PuF4 Melting point 1,027 °C Boiling point 1,277 °C | Density 7.1 g/cm³ Molar mass 320 g/mol | |
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Appearance reddish-brown monoclinic crystals | ||
Plutonium(IV) fluoride is a chemical compound with the formula (PuF4). Like all plutonium compounds, is subject to control under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Metallic plutonium is produced by reacting plutonium tetrafluoride with barium, calcium or lithium at 1200 °C:
PuF4 + 2 Ba → 2 BaF2 + Pu PuF4 + 2 Ca → 2 CaF2 + Pu PuF4 + 4 Li → 4 LiF + PuReferences
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