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Yes, the core of the fission primary stage and the rod shaped "sparkplug" running the length of the fusion secondary stage (and any additional fusion stages) are usually made of plutonium.

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Is hydrogen converted into plutonium in a hydrogen bomb?

No.


What elements are in the atomic bomb?

Uranium plutonium and hydrogen


What is a uranium bomb?

A uranium bomb is an atomic bomb fueled by uranium-235A plutonium bomb is an atomic bomb fueled by plutonium-239A composite bomb is an atomic bomb fueled by both uranium-235 and plutonium-239A wet bomb is a hydrogen bomb fueled by liquefied deuterium/tritiumA dry bomb is a hydrogen bomb fueled by solid lithium deuteride


Is the nuclear bomb the best bomb?

No, in terms of destruction the hydrogen bomb is the strongest, but if you mean killing the plutonium bomb is the one that does the most killing.


When was the hydrogen bomb dropped?

A hydrogen bomb was not dropped on Japan. It was dropped years later as a test and to determine how it acted in comparison to the plutonium and uranium bombs.


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How do you make a atomic bomb on Doodle God?

plutonium + weapon


Was the 'Able' bomb at Bikini plutonium?

Yes, a bomb with plutonium.


What is the difference between nuclear bomb and plutonium bomb?

A nuclear bomb is any bomb with any nuclear or atomic material inside it, while a plutonium bomb is a specific type of nuclear bomb. Plutonium could be the nuclear material inside the bomb, and if it is, it's a plutonium bomb.


What is the difference between a hydrogen bomb and an Uranium bomb and which one is more powerful?

Hydrogen bomb gets some of its energy from fusion, uranium or plutonium bomb gets all of it from fission. Either can be more powerful, depending on the design. The most powerful bombs built have all been hydrogen bombs.


Did the Trinity test bomb contain plutonium?

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The element that is used as a ingredient in nuclear weapons?

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