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Uranium-235 is fissionable with thermal neotrons, it is a fissile material.
Uranium-238 is fissionable with rapid neutrons, it is a fertile material.
Fission of some uranium, plutonium, neptunium isotopes release a formidable energy which can be used to obtain electrical/thermal energy.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoYou measure relative amounts of different uranium and lead isotopes in the sample. The ratios and known halflifes can then be used to calculate the time since the sample solidified.
While leaded gas was in use this method of dating was very difficult to use as almost everything and every place (even supposedly carefully cleaned lab equipment) was contaminated with unpredictable levels of lead. The petroleum industry consistently denied that any such contamination was possible.
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∙ 10y agoEnergy release by nuclear fission, the splitting of nuclei into smaller ones.
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What is the work function of uranium?
The work function of uranium is 3,6-3,9 eV.
How do depleted uranium shells work?
The important characteristic of uranium for this scope is its great density - 19,1 g/cm3. Also some steels alloyed with uranium are harder.
Are the uses of uranium environmentally safe?
Uranium is toxic and radioactive; but problems are reduced if the protection rules are respected.Be very careful when you work with uranium, in laboratories with few grams, in industry with hundred tons.
Why does uranium ore have to be enriched before its used in a nuclear power plant?
1. Uranium must be refined to obtain "nuclear grade" uranium. 2. The enrichment in the isotope 235U depends on the type of the nuclear reactor; some reactors (as CANDU) work with natural uranium.
What are 2 molecules that contain uranium?
Examples:Oxides: uranium dioxide, uranium trioxide, uranium octaoxideSalts: ammonium diuranate, uranyl nitrate, uranyl acetate, uranium hehxafluoride, uranium chlorideand many others because uranium is a reactive metal.
What is the work function of uranium?
The work function of uranium is 3,6-3,9 eV.
Does uranium need to be enriched in order to be used in a nuclear reactor?
Some nuclear power reactors work with low enriched uranium; CANDU reactors work with natural uranium.
What are the positive enriched uranium?
- the energy released from enriched uranium is higher compared to natural uranium- the amount of uranium needed for a reactor is lower- research reactors work only with enriched uranium- atomic bombs have highly enriched uranium or plutonium
What kind of nuclear work does North Korea work on?
Uranium enrichment.
How do depleted uranium shells work?
The important characteristic of uranium for this scope is its great density - 19,1 g/cm3. Also some steels alloyed with uranium are harder.
What happens when plutonium fuses with uranium to make a bomb?
Nothing special. Atomic bombs can be built with either uranium, plutonium, or composite (plutonium/uranium) cores. All work the same.
How much uranium can the flux capacitor hold?
The flux capacitor is now only a phantasy. Flux capacitor will not work with Uranium. It has to be Plutonium.
Are the uses of uranium environmentally safe?
Uranium is toxic and radioactive; but problems are reduced if the protection rules are respected.Be very careful when you work with uranium, in laboratories with few grams, in industry with hundred tons.
Why does uranium ore have to be enriched before its used in a nuclear power plant?
1. Uranium must be refined to obtain "nuclear grade" uranium. 2. The enrichment in the isotope 235U depends on the type of the nuclear reactor; some reactors (as CANDU) work with natural uranium.
Can workers in nuclear power plants be seriously affected by radioactivity in uranium?
In a nuclear power plant (nuclear reactor) the radioactivity of uranium is not a problem in normal work conditions.
What are 2 molecules that contain uranium?
Examples:Oxides: uranium dioxide, uranium trioxide, uranium octaoxideSalts: ammonium diuranate, uranyl nitrate, uranyl acetate, uranium hehxafluoride, uranium chlorideand many others because uranium is a reactive metal.
What are common compounds in which uranium is found?
uranyl nitrate, uranium chloride, uranium tetrafluoride, uranium hexafluoride, uranium dioxide, uranium octaoxide, uranyl acetate, uranyl sulfate, uranyl oxalate, uranium carbide, uranium nitride, uranium sulfide, uranium sulfate, uranium selenide, etc.
