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I'm not aware of any deaths which have been attributed to nuclear reactors in the US, Canada, or W Europe. What has happened in the past in the Soviet Union has never been fully admitted, but one suspects some accidents might have occurred especially in the early days. There were certainly well documented deaths in the Chernobyl accident in 1986 in the Ukraine. About 50 direct deaths occurred amongst the operating staff and firefighters. The more long term effects on the general population are difficult to assess and really one can only go on statistics. Website www.world-nuclear.org has some references which you can follow up if you want to get more information.
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SL-1 caused the death of three men. That was a US accident, the only one involving fatalities.
What else can I help you with?
How Many nuclear reactors are there on the Earth?
As of 2021, there are around 440 nuclear reactors in operation worldwide. These reactors are used for generating electricity through nuclear fission reactions. The number of reactors changes over time due to construction of new reactors and decommissioning of old ones.
How many of the countries in the world do not have nuclear power reactors?
There are currently (year 2013) 31 countries having nuclear power reactors. The rest are not having nuclear power.
Is plutonium 239 fissionable?
Yes, this isotope is very fissionable and is used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
Why are breeder reactors not used widely in the nuclear power industry?
Breeder reactors are not widely used in the nuclear power industry due to concerns about safety, high costs of construction and operation, potential for nuclear proliferation, and public perception of nuclear energy.
Does plutonium use for fuel nuclear?
Yes, plutonium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors, specifically in certain types of reactors like fast breeder reactors and some types of advanced reactors. Plutonium-239, which is produced from uranium-238 in nuclear reactors, is a key fuel component due to its ability to sustain fission reactions.
What is the radioactive metal used in nuclear reactor?
The radioactive metal used in nuclear reactors is uranium. It is commonly used as fuel in nuclear reactors due to its ability to undergo nuclear fission, releasing large amounts of energy in the process.
How many deaths in the us at nuclear power plants?
None due to radiation, but there must have been a few due to normal industrial accidents.
What can be found on the moon that can be used for nuclear reactors?
Helium-3 can be found on the moon and has the potential to be used in nuclear fusion reactors. It is an ideal fuel source due to its abundance on the moon and its efficiency in producing energy through fusion reactions.
What is the name of the metal that creates nuclear energy?
Hydrogen gives off radiation, but uranium is more known for it's nuclear radioactivity due to its use in nuclear reactors.
What energy cannot be used?
Nuclear energy cannot be directly harnessed for everyday use due to safety concerns and regulatory restrictions related to nuclear reactors.
what makes plutonium important?
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); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide.- neutron generator, as Pu-Be source
What s the formula for uranium OXIDE?
The chemical formula for uranium oxide is UO2. This compound is commonly used as nuclear fuel in nuclear reactors due to its high melting point and stability.
