Plutonium(III) chloride
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| Plutonium(III) chloride | |
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| IUPAC name | Plutonium(III) chloride |
| Other names | Plutonium trichloride |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | PuCl3 |
| Molar mass | 350.322 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Density | 5.71 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point |
767°C (1040.15 K) |
| Boiling point |
1767°C (2040.15 K) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | PuCl4, PuBr3, SmCl3 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Plutonium(III) chloride is the chemical compound with the formula PuCl3.
[edit] Structure
Plutonium atoms in crystalline PuCl3 are 9 coordinate, and the structure is tricapped trigonal prismatic.
[edit] Safety
As with all plutonium compounds, it is subject to control under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Due to the radioactivity of plutonium, all of its compounds, PuCl3 included, are warm to the touch. Such contact is not recommended, since touching the material may result in serious injury.
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