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What mineral is probably the source for radioactive isotopes derived from nuclear reactors?
uranium is probably the source for radioactive isotopes derived from nuclear reactors
Is plutonium the result of of the alpha decay of uranium?
Yes, plutonium is typically formed as a result of the alpha decay of uranium in nuclear reactors or in nuclear weapons. It can also be produced artificially in nuclear reactors by bombarding uranium-238 with neutrons.
What metal isotopes are generally used in atom bombs and nuclear reactors?
plutonium and uranium
What are the differences between uranium-235 and uranium-238 in terms of their nuclear properties and applications?
Uranium-235 and uranium-238 are two isotopes of uranium with different numbers of neutrons. Uranium-235 is used in nuclear reactors and weapons due to its ability to sustain a nuclear chain reaction, while uranium-238 is mainly used in depleted uranium ammunition and as a source of fuel for nuclear reactors. The main difference between the two isotopes is their nuclear properties and applications.
What isotope uranium is radioactive?
Yes.......most likely. I can't think of anything to do with Uranium, that isn't radioactive! -------- Uranium natural isotopes are not so radioactive compared with other isotopes; but all the isotopes of uranium are radioactive.
Why was uranium used for nuclear war?
Its one of only 2 elements that have fissile isotopes, the other is plutonium which must be manufactured from uranium in reactors.
What is used for nuclear feuls?
Nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors are typically uranium or plutonium isotopes. These isotopes undergo nuclear fission, releasing energy in the form of heat that is used to generate electricity. The most common nuclear fuel is uranium-235, which is enriched to increase its concentration of fissile isotopes.
Uranium -235 and uranium -238 are different of uranium?
Uranium-235 and uranium-238 are isotopes of uranium, meaning they have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Uranium-235 is used in nuclear reactors and weapons due to its ability to sustain a nuclear chain reaction, while uranium-238 is more abundant in nature but less useful for these purposes.
What type of researcher would use the other isotopes such as uranium-238?
Uranium-238 is used in:- nuclear breeder reactors- nuclear weapons, for tampering- shielding- projectiles andarmors with high density
Isotope of uranium used in nuclear reactors?
Uranium 235 is the most important isotope of uranium; it is a fissionable isotope used in HWR, PWR, BWR, research reactors and other types of reactors. But it is rare, only 0.72% of natural Uranium is this isotope.The more plentiful Uranium 238 isotope is only fertile not fissionable; it can only be used in fast reactors to breed Plutonium, which is fissionable. Isotopes of plutonium 239Pu and 241Pu are highly fissionable and importants for nuclear fuels.
Is uranium found in coal deposits and is it combustible?
1. Yes, all coals contain traces of uranium. 2. Uranium is not combustible; the "burning" of uranium in nuclear reactors is a nuclear reaction, not a reaction with oxygen.
Does nuclear reactors contain uranium-235?
It really depends on the nuclear reactor, but many are built to work specifically with that isotope.
