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Yes. U-235 is one of the two primary fissile materials used in nuclear weapons. The other is Pu-239. They are used as the core for the A-Bomb, and as the primary for the H-Bomb.
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Element used in an explosive ingredient in nuclear weapons?
The radioactive elements plutonium or uranium are the elements that are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fission. Isotopes of hydrogen are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fusion.
Can thorium be used in a nuclear bomb?
Thorium was not used in nuclear weapons.
Is silver used in nuclear weapons?
no
What element is used for nuclear weapons?
Plutonium
Is uranium used to procure atomic energy?
Yes, uranium is a nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors. Also uranium can be used in nuclear weapons.
What is oralloy?
Oralloy is an acronym for "Oak Ridge Alloy". Which is an alloy of Uranium 235 and Uranium 238. The U235 is the fissile isotope that is used in fission type nuclear weapons. The actual concentration is classified, but generally U235 is greater than 90%.
Is uranium nuclear fuel?
Yes, U233, U235, and U238 are all used as nuclear fuels.
Is fission process possible on earth?
About 3 billion years ago, when U235 was much more common, it did. Look up the Oklo natural reactors in Africa for an example. There were probably other sites too.Manmade nuclear power reactors.Manmade nuclear weapons.
Were nuclear weapons used in the Korean war?
No nuclear weapons were used in the korean war
Element used in an explosive ingredient in nuclear weapons?
The radioactive elements plutonium or uranium are the elements that are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fission. Isotopes of hydrogen are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fusion.
What countries used nuclear weapons in the Vietnam War?
None. No nuclear weapons were used in Viet Nam.
What atoll was used by the US for nuclear weapons testing?
The Bikini atoll was used for nuclear weapons testing.
Why do you have nuclear weapons?
Some of the countries have nuclear weapons because they use them as a defense mechanism. The nuclear weapons are intended to be used whenever there is a war.
Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?
the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan
Did you use nuclear weapons on Afghan?
No nuclear weapons have been used in Afghanistan to date.
Under Eisenhower and Dulles American policy included Apex?
The threat that nuclear weapons would be used.
Where are nuclear fusions used?
Only in nuclear weapons
