Plutonium pentafluoride is a binary

inorganic compound An inorganic compound is typically a chemical compound that lacks carbon–hydrogen bonds⁠that is, a compound that is not an organic compound. The study of inorganic compounds is a subfield of chemistry known as ''inorganic chemistry''. Inorgan ...

plutonium Plutonium is a chemical element; it has symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is a silvery-gray actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air, and forms a dull coating when oxidized. The element normally exhibits six allotropes and four ...

and

fluorine Fluorine is a chemical element; it has Chemical symbol, symbol F and atomic number 9. It is the lightest halogen and exists at Standard temperature and pressure, standard conditions as pale yellow Diatomic molecule, diatomic gas. Fluorine is extre ...

with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

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of gaseous plutonium hexafluoride to plutonium pentafluoride and fluorine.

Physical properties

Plutonium pentafluoride forms a white solid.

Hazards

Plutonium pentafluoride is toxic and radioactive.

References

Fluorides Plutonium compounds Actinide halides {{Metal-halide-stub