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plutonium-238 [plü′tō·nē·əm ¦tü‚thər·dē′āt] (nuclear physics) The first synthetic isotope made of plutonium; similar chemically to uranium and neptunium; atomic number 94; formed by bombardment of uranium with deuterons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And in 1993, tritium, strontium 90, cesium 137 and plutonium 238 were found in soil samples taken from the camp along the Rocketdyne property line. In 1993, lab officials found elevated levels of tritium, along with strontium 90, cesium 137 and plutonium 238, in soil samples from Brandies Bardin taken near the lab property line. Anywhere from six to eight missions the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is planning for launch by 2015 will make use of plutonium 238 as an energy source, including one to the radioactive element's namesake, Pluto. |
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