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What was wrong with using plutonium as the source of nuclear energy?
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∙ 10y ago
Nothing is wrong; but plutonium is very toxic, radioactive - dangerous.
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What kind of reactor produces plutonium 239?
Plutonium 239 is obtained in all reactors using uranium as nuclear fuel.
What energy do nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to?
Nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to electrical.sometimes it can be used to enrich radioactive nuclei which can later used in missile warheads. But using thorium as a source of nuclear power we can't enrich nuclei but we can use for electrical power generation which might have more energy than former
What do nuclear power plants have to do with nuclear energy?
Nuclear power plants produce electricity by using nuclear energy
What is one difference between using nuclear energy and biomass energy?
Nuclear energy does not produce carbon dioxide.
How realistic would it be to use nuclear energy?
there are pros and cons for using nuclear power (as with all power sources). pros of using nuclear power are: it can produce at lot more power than a combustion reaction can e.g burning coal, uranium and plutonium (used in the reactors of nuclear power stations) is fairly cheap. cons of using of using nuclear power include: the waste products of nuclear reactions are incredibly dangerous and take thousands of years to become un-reactive, nuclear power stations also have hefty maintenance requirements, cost a lot to build and don't last as long as more conventional power stations. So to address your question- people are divided over whether the pros of nuclear power outweigh the cons. it may be realistic to nuclear power, however it is very unlikely that it will be the world's main power source.
Elements in space used in nuclear power?
Spacecraft using nuclear power use the heat energy of Plutonium-238. The heat energy of the radioactive pellet of Plutonium-238 is converted into electricity.
What are examples of using uranium as an energy source?
Uranium is a nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
What is a benefit of using nuclear energy?
It does not pollute and is a very cost-effective energy source.
How is plutonium used to produce heat and electricity?
Being a fissionable material plutonium is used as nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors or as an explosive in nuclear weapons. The nuclear fission release a formidable quantity of energy.
What are the advantages and disadvantages for using plutonium in generate electricity?
Applications of plutonium: * nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors; can contribute to use uranium-238 which is fertile.Disadvantages of plutonium:- plutonium is radioactive - plutonium is toxic - plutonium is flammable - in some conditions (of mass and geometric form) plutonium can reach the critical mass
What kind of reactor produces plutonium 239?
Plutonium 239 is obtained in all reactors using uranium as nuclear fuel.
How is uranium used in a power plant?
Yes, they import it and put it in the reactor core where rods slow down the energy given off then it turns a generator which creates power
Why is hydrogen a renewable fuel?
Hydrogen is not a renewable fuel. It is a secondary energy source (or an energy carrier) that could be produced using another primary energy source. Hydrogen could be produced using either renewable primary energy source (e.g. solar energy), nuclear energy, or by using fossil fuel (e.g. natural gas)
What are the pros and cons of using Nuclear energy?
The kWh produced by nuclear energy is the cheapest. It is a clean energy that does not pollute the environment. It gives chance for people to work during its construction and operation. It is reliable source of energy.
Is nuclear energy an expensive source of energy?
Expensive to build, cheaper to run than using fossil fuels once it is built.
When did the us start using nuclear energy?
The USA started using nuclear energy in 1951
What is a limiting factor for using nuclear energy?
There are quite a few limiting factors for using nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is very expensive to produce for example.
