Plutonium-241

Plutonium-241 (Pu-241) is an isotope of plutonium, a heavy actinide metal. It is significant in the field of nuclear chemistry and nuclear engineering for several reasons: 1. **Nuclear Properties**: Plutonium-241 has a half-life of approximately 14.1 years. It is radioactive and undergoes beta decay, transforming into neptunium-241 (Np-241). This decay process emits beta particles and gamma radiation.