 Plutonium hexafluoride

Plutonium hexafluoride (PuF₆) is a chemical compound composed of plutonium and fluorine. It is a highly reactive, toxic, and radioactive substance that appears as a gas at elevated temperatures or as a solid at lower temperatures. Plutonium hexafluoride is particularly significant in the nuclear industry, mainly in the context of nuclear reprocessing and the enrichment of plutonium for use in nuclear reactors and weapons.