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What are the functions of the deuterium and tritium atoms in nuclear reactors?
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All current nuclear reactors are fission reactors, tritium has no function in a fission reactor, in standard water moderated reactors deuterium also has no function, in heavy water moderated reactors deuterium is the moderator.
If we are ever able to make a fusion reactor, deuterium/tritium mix will be used as fuel.
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What are the isotope of hydrogen?
Protium (1H), Deuterium (2H), and Tritium (3H) are the three isotopes of hydrogen.Only the first two occur naturally, the third can only be produced in nuclear reactors or nuclear bombs typically from lithium.* Hydrogen (1H)* Deuterium (2H or D)* Tritium (3H or T)* 4H* 5H* 6H* 7HHydrogen, deuterium and tritium atre natural isotopes; isotopes 3H-7H are radioactive and unstables.
What is the least abundant isotope of hydrogen?
These are the Hydrogen isotopes with the least mass: Hydrogen 1-protium Hydrogen 2-deuterium Hydrogen 3-tritium
What is the by-product of nuclear fusion?
In deuterium-tritium fusion, the result is helium-4. In helium fusion, carbon is produced.
What element is used in nuclear fusion and in what forms?
The element is hydrogen. The easiest reaction to produce on earth (though still very difficult) is between deuterium and tritium. Deuterium is hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, tritium has one proton and two neutrons. Deuterium (heavy water) can be separated from ordinary water whilst tritium has to be made from lithium in a nuclear reactor, and it is radioactive with a half life of 12 years so it does not occur in nature.
After the deuterium in heavy water is used in fusion what is left in the water?
Heavy water is not used in fusion for any purpose. Pure deuterium gas is used in some boosted fission nuclear bombs, deuterium-tritium gas is used in some boosted fission nuclear bombs and in some experimental fusion reactors. Lithium deuteride is used in fusion nuclear bombs. To obtain the deuterium for these purposes heavy water is usually separated by electrolysis into deuterium gas and oxygen gas. After the extraction of deuterium (or deuterated water) from natural water remain: H2O (molecules with 16O, 17O or 18O) and extremely low concentrations of HTO, T2O.
What element is used in a nuclear fusion?
deuterium, and tritium
What are the isotope of hydrogen?
Protium (1H), Deuterium (2H), and Tritium (3H) are the three isotopes of hydrogen.Only the first two occur naturally, the third can only be produced in nuclear reactors or nuclear bombs typically from lithium.* Hydrogen (1H)* Deuterium (2H or D)* Tritium (3H or T)* 4H* 5H* 6H* 7HHydrogen, deuterium and tritium atre natural isotopes; isotopes 3H-7H are radioactive and unstables.
What element is put into nuclear reactors?
In fission reactors (by far the most common type), uranium, plutonium and thorium can be used. In fusion reactors (much less common, most are simply prototypes still being tested), hydrogen (or the isotopes deuterium or tritium) or helium can be used.
In nuclear fusion what element gets fused?
Mainly; hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium
Which component of ocean water is used by mankind in nuclear fusion reaction?
Deuterium and Tritium
Is deuterium radioactive?
No, deuterium is stable. It is Tritium that is radioactive.
Is nuclear nonrewable or renewable?
It cold be considered renewable as in some nuclear fission reactors; called breeder reactors; more fuel could be produced than what is consumed and on the other hand uranium is one of the most abundant minerals on earth crust and water. On the other hand, fusion nuclear energy is based on unlimited resources of deuterium and tritium.
Can you use tritium as moderator in nuclear reactors?
Yes, but it would usually be too expensive as tritium must be made in a reactor from lithium.
What substances does nuclear fusion use?
Experiments in fusion have used deuterium and tritium, both isotopes of hydrogen
How hydrogen effects society?
Hydrogen has many uses in society; not usually it's common form protium but it's two other popular isotopes deuterium and tritium. Deuterium and tritium are both used in the manufacturing of nuclear weapons and are being researched by scientists as possible energy sources when these two isotopes are put together in nuclear fusion. Tritium can be used as a nuclear tracer in some medical procedures. Deuterium can be used as a coolant in nuclear reactors and also used for high blood pressure treatment. Using fruit flies as subjects, feeding them certain amounts of deuterated water increased their lifespan by 30%; researchers are now looking into these results and possible applications to humans to increase lifespan.
What is the by-product of nuclear fusion?
In deuterium-tritium fusion, the result is helium-4. In helium fusion, carbon is produced.
What is the least abundant isotope of hydrogen?
These are the Hydrogen isotopes with the least mass: Hydrogen 1-protium Hydrogen 2-deuterium Hydrogen 3-tritium
