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It takes a huge amount of pressure and temperature to get started and maintain stably. Fusion experiments kept going so far are highly inefficient and take more energy to do than they produce.
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∙ 12y agoThe main disadvantage is that, as of 2012, it is not technically feasible.
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∙ 9y agoThe major problem with a nuclear fusion reactor is that a 50,000,000 degree temperature is needed. No metal vessel can hold that temperature safely for a long period of time.
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∙ 14y agoThe main one is that nobody has made it work yet
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∙ 9y agoThere is mainly one disadvantage, namely, that it hasn't been achieved yet - or at least, not in a way that is controlled, and commercially viable.
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Is nuclear chain reaction is called fusion?
The idea of nuclear fusion occurring at room temperature is called cold fusion.
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
What is the benefit of nuclear fusion and What is one thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common?
nuclear fusion make more energy and they both make energy and have waste products
What comes after nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is itself a difficult enough one to crack!
Where would you find a nuclear fusion reaction occurring?
You can find nuclear fusion in a star.
A reaction in combining smaller atomic nuclei is?
nuclear fusion
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
Is fusion chemical nuclear or mechanical?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
The process of combining two small nuclei into one nucleus of larger mass is called?
Combining two atomic nuclei is called nuclear fusion.
Is nuclear chain reaction is called fusion?
The idea of nuclear fusion occurring at room temperature is called cold fusion.
Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?
Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy
What is combining nuclei of atoms to produce energy called?
That would be nuclear fusion, like what happens in stars, when two hydrogen nuclei combine to form a helium nucleus.
What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?
Nuclear fusion
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
Which term is used to indicate the process in which two small atomic nuclei emerge from a larger one?
nuclear fusion
What is the benefit of nuclear fusion and What is one thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common?
nuclear fusion make more energy and they both make energy and have waste products
Is strontium produced by nuclear fusion?
No Strontium is produced by nuclear fission not fusion.
