A plutonium oxide pellet radiating a deep red-orange glow from its own radioactive decay heat

A plutonium oxide pellet radiating a deep red-orange glow from its own radioactive decay heat

A short silent video about Plutonium (Pu), element 94, actinide. Plutonium is a radioactive element used in nuclear weapons and as fuel for space probes like Voyager.

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  • A plutonium oxide pellet radiating a deep red-orange glow from its own radioactive decay heat (this video)

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