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What is the procedure to make atomic bomb?
Uranium or plutonium is enriched to create to create a core capable of nuclear fusion and fission.
What element was used to create the first Atomic bomb?
Apparently it was plutonium which I think is element 295.Plutonium is element 94.Plutonium was used in the Gadget at Trinity.Uranium was used in the first bomb dropped on Japan the Little Boy at Hiroshima.Plutonium was used in the second bomb dropped on Japan the Fatman at Nagasaki.
How is plutonium made?
Plutonium is made by the activation of uranium by neutrons. A shaped amount of refined uranium is lowered into an operating nuclear reactor, and the sample is bathed in the neutron flux of the operating reactor. Uranium atoms capture a neutron (via neutron absorption) and transform into plutonium.There are several ways to create plutonium. One is neutron absorption of uranium, followed by two stages of beta decay ...92238U + 01N --> 92239U --> Beta- --> 93239Np --> Beta- --> 94239Pu... leaving out the electrons and the electron antineutrinos.Another way is deuteron bombardment ...92238U + 12D --> 93238Np --> Beta- --> 94238Pu... again, leaving out the electrons and the electron antineutrinos.
How is plutonium-239 produced in a breeder reactor?
Plutonium-239 is produced in a breeder reactor when uranium-238 absorbs a neutron and undergoes two beta decays to become plutonium-239. This process allows the breeder reactor to create more fissile material than it consumes, making it a sustainable source of nuclear fuel.
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.
How can a uranium mine create electrcity?
A Uranium mine can not create electricity.
What is split in a nuclear reactor to create energy?
Generally, atoms of Uranium-235 are split in a nuclear fission reactor to create energy. Other nuclides are sometimes involved, such as Plutonium-239, Uranium-238 (in a breeder), and Thorium-232/-233.
Elements in atomic bomb?
The primary elements used in the atomic bomb are uranium or plutonium. These elements undergo a process called nuclear fission, where their atoms split apart, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation. This energy is harnessed to create the explosive power of an atomic bomb.
What can you mix plutonium and uranium with?
Plutonium and uranium can be combined with other materials to form mixed oxide (MOX) fuel, which can be used in nuclear reactors. Additionally, they can be combined with different materials to create alloys for various applications, such as in the nuclear industry or as part of research and development projects. Proper safety protocols must always be followed when handling these materials.
What element was used to create the first bomb?
Plutonium was used in the first A-bomb, the Trinity test of July 16, 1945. Uranium, more specifically ore highly-enriched in U-235, was used to create the "Little Boy" bomb dropped on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945). The "Fat Man" dropped on Nagasaki (August 9, 1945) was another plutonium "implosion" bomb with about 40% higher yield than Little Boy. Plutonium became the typical fissile element in fission-fusion bombs.
What common elements are used to create a nuclear reaction?
Common elements used in nuclear reactions include uranium, plutonium, and thorium. These elements have isotopes that are capable of undergoing nuclear fission or fusion, releasing energy in the process. Neutrons are typically used to initiate the reactions by bombarding the nucleus of the target element.
The ingredients of the atomic bomb?
In general terms, enough U235 or Pu239 to form a critical assembly, but in separate small pieces. Also a high explosive charge of the required shape. When required to fire, the HE charge drives the pieces of U235 or Pu239 together with great force, causing a nuclear explosion. The precise details are secret, and best if they stay that way.
