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What is a fuel rod in a nuclear reactor?
A fuel rod is a long, slender tube that contains the fuel pellets (usually uranium or plutonium) used in a nuclear reactor. These fuel rods generate heat through nuclear fission reactions, which is then used to produce electricity. Multiple fuel rods are assembled together in a fuel assembly to power the reactor.
Is there plutonium in a hydrogen bomb?
Yes, a hydrogen bomb uses a process called nuclear fusion that requires a small amount of plutonium to initiate. Plutonium is used in the primary stage of a hydrogen bomb to generate the high temperatures and pressures needed for fusion to occur.
How does plutonium affect the environment?
Plutonium is a radioactive element that can have harmful effects on the environment. It can contaminate soil and water, leading to long-lasting pollution and posing a risk to wildlife and human health. Accidental releases or improper disposal of plutonium can result in serious environmental damage.
What plutonium isotope has 144 neutrons?
The plutonium isotope with 144 neutrons is plutonium-244. It is a rare and long-lived isotope with a half-life of about 80 million years. It is produced in supernova explosions and has potential applications in nuclear weapons and spacecraft power sources.
How long is plutonium active in radiation?
Plutonium-239, a common isotope used in nuclear reactors and weapons, has a half-life of about 24,100 years. This means it will remain radioactive for many thousands of years. The radiation emitted by plutonium can pose significant health risks, and proper precautions must be taken when handling or storing it.
How long does the radiation from plutonium 131 last?
Not plutonium, but iodine-131 !!The half life of 131I is 8,0197 days.
How long does swelling last after rod replacement surgery?
6 hours
Why is Plutonium used to make long lasting batteries?
Plutonium is not used in batteries.
Is plutonium a nonrenewable resource?
On long term, the useful isotopes of plutonium are not renewable.
What is Rod's last name of Avenue Q?
Rod's last name is not mentioned.
Where to place fishing rod bell on rod?
the last eye on the rod.
Does rod have a long or short o?
The word rod has a short O sound, as in rob and god. (The long O is in road.)
How long does it take for 1kg of plutonium to decay to 1g?
The half life is different for each isotope of plutonium; name the isotope for a calculation.
What are some lasting effects from the atom bomb in hiroshima?
Because they way it works it they smash plutonium ( which is radioactive) to split an atom. This produces radiation which is harmful and can last a long time.
How long is the millennium rod?
the millennium rod is one foot and three inches long
Is rod iron patio furniture the sturdiest?
That is the way I would go . They will last a long time and you can always repaint them when the paints starts to fade away. I would say yes go with the rod iron.
How long will nuclear fission last?
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