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Many things, depending on the type of bomb. Some are:
- fission fuel: Uranium-235, Uranium-233, Plutonium-239
- fusion fuel: Deuterium, Tritium, Lithium Deuteride
- neutron sources
- high explosives
- detonators
- timing electronics
- arming electronics
- RADAR electronics
- parachutes
- etc., etc., etc.
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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.
What did element 115 do?
Element 115 made power for nuclear reactors.Element 115 also made new weapons for the U.S.
What was the purpose of the NPT?
make sure nuclear weapons did not proliferate to nations w/o nuclear weapons
Can thorium be used in a nuclear bomb?
Thorium was not used in nuclear weapons.
Is silver used in nuclear weapons?
no
Where were nuclear weapons developed?
The first nuclear weapons were developed in the united States under the Manhattan Proyect which made the first nuclear bombs.
When was the first Nuclear Weapons made?
1945
Is it possible to undo atomic or nuclear weapons once made?
Yes, nuclear weapons can be scrapped. The radioactive materials can be used in nuclear power plants.
Should the Indian government encourage nuclear weapons for the security of the country?
India is already a nuclear power, and they have nuclear weapons on hand. They have already made the decision to "encourage" nuclear weapons, and presumably for increasing their own security.
Who made the nuclear weapons?
US, Manhattan Project.
Who has authority to launch UK nuclear weapons?
Any decision by the UK to go to war, or to launch nuclear weapons, would have to be made by Parliament.
What are Avicenna's contributions to science and biology?
he made an astroblade and made nuclear weapons
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
Is a nuclear bomb the biggest explosion?
Yes, Nuclear weapons create the biggest man-made explosions
What are nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.
