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Uranium 235 and also Plutonium 239 are the two main ones. In theory only , 238 can be used, but prcatically it can not as it needs really fast neutrons.
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What is the naturally occurring actinide that is used in nuclear reactors?
We look to the naturally occurring element uranium as a nuclear fuel.
Can you get power from the radioactive element Uranium?
Yes, the radioactive decay of Uranium-235 is used to produce power in nuclear power plants.
A radoiactive element often used in nuclear power stations?
Uranium 235 Plutonium
What can curium be used for or in?
Possible uses for thermoelectric generators (Cm 242 and Cm 244); now these isotopes has some disadvantages.
What is the uses and applications of plutonium?
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) • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source
Is the element Thorium an actinide fuel?
Th, element 90, spelled thorium, is an actinide and has been used as a nuclear fuel (see Wikipedia.)
Which actinide is used in some smoke detectors?
Americium (element 95 on the periodic table)
Is curium used for thermoelectric generators?
Curium is not used in thermoelectric generators.
What is the naturally occurring actinide that is used in nuclear reactors?
We look to the naturally occurring element uranium as a nuclear fuel.
What is the element used to analyze ores for gold and silver?
Californium (Cf) is an element in the actinide series who's most common use is in gold and silver prospecting.
Is plutonium an actinide nuclear fuel?
Yes, it is. Specific isotopes of plutonium can be used for nuclear fuel. An actinide is an element of the periodic table with an atomic number of 89 (actinium) or higher. Plutonium is atomic number 94. A link is provided.
What does th element symbol on the periodic table indicate?
Th symbol is used for Thorium element.It has atomic number 90.It is a radioactive actinide metal.
Which actinide is used in smoke alarms?
americium.
What is polonium-210 used for?
an alpha emiiter, lightweight heat source to power thermoelectric cells in artificial satellites, neutralizes static electricity
What is thermal power?
thermal power is the heat used to produce electricity
Which actinide fuel is used in nuclear reactors?
It is Uranium
Which actinide is used in some smoke alarms?
americium.
