 Plutonium tetrafluoride

Plutonium tetrafluoride (PuF₄) is a chemical compound consisting of plutonium and fluorine. In this compound, plutonium is in the +4 oxidation state. It has a tetrahedral geometry and is typically classified as a fluoride due to the presence of fluorine atoms. Plutonium tetrafluoride is of interest primarily in the field of nuclear chemistry and materials science. It can be of significance in the context of nuclear fuel processing and the development of advanced nuclear materials.