Plutonium-239 Half-Life Calculator | Nuclear Decay Calculator

Calculate the decay rate and remaining quantity of Plutonium-239 (²³⁹Pu). Half-life of 24100 years. Free online calculator for nuclear decay calculations.

Plutonium-239 (²³⁹Pu)

Half-Life: 24100 years

About Plutonium-239

Key fissile isotope used in nuclear weapons and power generation.

Applications

  • Nuclear weapons
  • Nuclear power
  • Research reactors
  • Space power systems

Decay Constants

λ = 0.000029

Decay constant in units of years⁻¹

τ = 34768.950485

Mean lifetime in years

Decay Formula

N(t) = N₀ × (1/2)^(t/24100)

Where:
N(t) = Quantity remaining at time t
N₀ = Initial quantity
t = Time in years

About this Calculator

Calculate the decay rate and remaining quantity of Plutonium-239 (²³⁹Pu). Half-life of 24100 years. Free online calculator for nuclear decay calculations.

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