What are five uses for plutonium?

Answer 1

Applications of plutonium:

- explosive in nuclear weapons

- nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors

- the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators)

- neutron generator, as Pu-Be source

Answer 2

1. Plutonium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors to generate electricity.
2. It is used in the production of nuclear weapons.
3. Plutonium is used in some spacecraft as a power source for radioisotope thermoelectric generators.
4. It can be used in certain types of medical treatments, such as cancer therapy.
5. Plutonium is used in some research and development applications related to nuclear science and technology.