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Applications of plutonium: * explosive in nuclear weapons * nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors * the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. * radioisotopic heating sources * neutron generator, as Pu-Be source
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What are some example of plutonium?
Plutonium is a radioactive element commonly used in nuclear weapons and reactors. It is also found in certain types of spacecraft power systems and in some medical devices for cancer treatment. Additionally, plutonium-238 has been used in space missions to power spacecraft and rovers.
How much finished plutonium has been produced in the US?
As of 2020, the U.S. has produced approximately 100 metric tons of plutonium that has been separated from spent nuclear fuel. This plutonium is primarily used in nuclear weapons and reactor fuel.
Does the human body use plutonium?
Plutonium is not used in the human body.
Is plutonium an alloy?
No, plutonium is not mined. Plutonium can be found accompanying uranium minerals but only in insignificant traces. Plutonium is obtained as an industrial product in nuclear reactors.
Is plutonium used in nuclear warheads?
Yes, plutonium is used in nuclear weapons.
Why is Plutonium used to make long lasting batteries?
Plutonium is not used in batteries.
What are some ways plutonium is used in everyday life?
Plutonium is not used in everyday life.
Can plutonium be used as control rods?
Plutonium is used for nuclear fuels not for control rods.
How is plutonium used in gold mining?
Plutonium is not commonly used in gold mining. Plutonium is a highly radioactive element that is used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons, but it is not typically associated with gold mining processes.
How much plutonium was USED in little boy?
The Little Boy atomic bomb used about 64 kilograms (141 pounds) of highly-enriched uranium-235, not plutonium. Plutonium was used in the Fat Man bomb, which used about 6.2 kilograms (13.6 pounds) of plutonium.
When were washing machines made with plutonium?
Washing machines have never been made with plutonium, as plutonium is a highly radioactive and hazardous material not suitable for consumer products like washing machines. Plutonium is primarily used in nuclear weapons and reactors due to its high radioactivity and energy-producing capabilities.
Can plutonium be used to fuel nuclear reactors?
Yes, but it would not be used in a pure form, because it would be too concentrated for a power reactor. In the UK and France plutonium has been used in what is called MOX (Mixed Oxide) Fuel, where plutonium and uranium oxides are mixed to make fuel with roughly the same fissile content as enriched uranium fuel. I don't believe this technique has been used yet in the US,where spent fuel processing is not in operation so the plutonium is not being separated to make it available. However there may be plutonium available from ex-military stocks, and this could be used if required to supplement the amount of U-235 available.
