Preferred Label : plutonium;
RADLEX synonyms : Pu;
Definition : Plutonium. A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the
atomic symbol Pu, atomic number 94, and atomic weight 242. Plutonium is used as a
nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for
pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0032259;
Origin ID : RID11948;
UMLS CUI : C0032259;
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Plutonium. A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the
atomic symbol Pu, atomic number 94, and atomic weight 242. Plutonium is used as a
nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for
pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons. [MeSH]
