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What are 5 examples of nuclear energy?
Nuclear Energy divides into Nuclear Fission as exemplified by the Atomic Bomb and our nuclear power reactors and Nuclear Fusion as exemplified by our Sun, all of the stars in our universe, and the hydrogen bomb. Fusion combines lighter nuclides into heavier nuclides, such as hydrogen to helium, losing some mass and releasing some energy as part of the fusion. Stars fuse hydrogen to helium. Heavy stars move to fusing helium to carbon, then carbon to neon, neon to oxygen, oxygen to silicon, and finally silicon to iron 56. Iron 56 is the end of the line. All available fusion energy has been wrung out. The alternate to fusion is nuclear fission, which splits heavier nuclides into lighter daughters, losing some mass and gaining some energy as part of the fission. For example uranium 235 can absorb a stray neutron and become uranium 236 which then fissions into daughter nuclides plus two stray neutrons. The stray neutrons released by the fission can excite other U235 atoms, thus the chain reaction. Some mass is lost and energy is released. Also, radioactives such as iodine 131 are manufactured and used in medical diagnostics such as renal testing and thyroid uptake testing.
What is the moderator in US nuclear power plants?
Neutrons released from the fissioning, or splitting, of Uranium or Plutonium atoms collide with the molecules of the moderator, losing some of their energy in the process. This slows the neutrons down (slow neutrons are referred to as "thermal" neutrons") so that they are more likely to cause fission when colliding with another Uranium or Plutonium atom. In the most common types of reactors the moderator used is ordinary distilled water which is also used as the coolant for the reactor. Graphite and heavy water can also be used, and there are types of reactors which use no moderator at all - they operate on "fast" neutrons alone.
What is a graphite reactor?
A reactor using graphite as the moderator. This has the advantage that natural non enriched uranium can be used. The first reactors built in the WW2 project to produce plutonium were graphite, these were at Hanford. The idea was taken up in the UK and in France and pressurized reactors using CO2 coolant were developed, though these are now all obsolete. The trouble with graphite is it has a limited lifespan in the reactor, gradually eroding and so losing mechanical integrity. It also is a possible fire hazard, as graphite is flammable at temperatures reachable during a nuclear accident (as evidenced by the Chernobyl accident), particularly in oxygen and hydrogen-rich environments found inside such sealed reactors. Nevertheless in the UK the advanced gas cooled reactor was developed which used enriched fuel and higher gas temperature. These were eventually made to work quite well, but turned out too expensive to build compared with the simpler PWR and BWR types which now predominate.
Can chemical bonds be produced by losing electrons losing nuetrons transferring electrons sharing electrons or gaining electrons?
Chemical bonds can be only produced by gaining, losing or sharing electrons. If a compound is formed by losing or gaining electrons, it is called an ionic bond and if by sharing electrons, it is called a covalent bond.
Will your head get smalled by losing weight?
No
What is the duration of Losing Control?
The duration of Losing Control is 1.52 hours.
How does nuclear fission end?
It ends by losing the critical mass or by introducing high neutron capturing material.
What is the ability to move or to remain in a a position without losing control of falling?
It is the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling.
How can you tell a chemical reaction is losing heat?
The apparatus becomes hot.
Is parent losing control of their children?
if so shoot them
When was Loses Control created?
Loses Control was created in 2003.
The area of Europe which Turkey was losing control of?
I believe its the Balkans
Which battle led to Nazis losing control of France?
D-Day
Is there a name for fear of losing control?
Yes, there is a medical term. Agoraphobia.
Who feared losing control of Spain so the commissioned the Inquisition?
The Caliph
What does it mean if you're coming undone?
"Coming undone" is an idiom meaning that you are losing control. The image is of someone unraveling and coming apart. This is used when someone is getting very frustrated or losing control of their emotions.
What are the release dates for Avoiding Armageddon - 2003 Nuclear Nightmares Losing Control 1-2?
Avoiding Armageddon - 2003 Nuclear Nightmares Losing Control 1-2 was released on: USA: 2003
