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What is the name of people who make nuclear weapons?
There is no specific name for people who create nuclear weapons.
When fission is not controlled how is it used?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
Describe the difference between weapons grade and reactor grade nuclear fuel?
Uranium in nature is only about 0.7% 235U. In order to have a chain reaction, the percentage of 235U must be increased by enrichment. The percentages of 235U in nuclear reactors are generally low, about 3% to 5%. For bombs, the percentage is generally 85% or more.
What is developed the first reactor?
The first nuclear reactor, known as Chicago Pile-1, was developed by a team led by physicist Enrico Fermi and was constructed under the stands of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago in December 1942. This groundbreaking experiment marked the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, demonstrating the principles of nuclear fission. It was a crucial step in the Manhattan Project, paving the way for the development of nuclear energy and weapons. Chicago Pile-1 operated successfully on December 2, 1942, confirming the feasibility of harnessing nuclear reactions for practical use.
What was the chernobyl power plant built for?
The Chernobyl power plant, located in Ukraine, was built to generate electricity through nuclear fission. It was part of the Soviet Union's efforts to expand its energy production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The plant featured a series of RBMK reactors, designed for both power generation and the production of plutonium for nuclear weapons. Chernobyl became infamous after the catastrophic nuclear accident in April 1986, which released large amounts of radioactive material into the environment.
What is the definition of the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex?
All the facilities used by the US to prepare the materials for nuclear weapons, build nuclear weapons, design and test new nuclear weapons. This is all lead by the Department Of Energy.
Who can build nuclear weapons?
almost anyone that can get the materials
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.
What is the proliferation of the nuclear weapons?
In the most basic sense, proliferation of nuclear weapons is the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons usable technology in the world. In a much broader sense, it refers to the acquiring of capability to produce nuclear weapons, or weapons-grade nuclear material (high-enriched uranium, plutonium) by states previously not possessing them.
What are nuclear materials?
Nuclear materials refer to substances that can undergo nuclear reactions, such as uranium and plutonium. These materials are used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity or in nuclear weapons for military purposes. Special precautions are needed in handling and storing nuclear materials due to their radioactive properties.
Is China a Nuclear free zone?
China is not a nuclear free zone. They have many nuclear weapons. Though China has a nuclear policy which states that they are not allowed to produce,fire, or give away these weapons.
Are retired nuclear weapons still usable?
No, they are taken apart and the materials stored.
What is the oak ridge nuclear plant?
It is the facility built to produce nuclear material for the US Atomic weapons program.
Who declare nuclear?
Nuclear weapons are typically created and declared by countries that have developed the capability to produce them. Declarations of possessing nuclear weapons are often made by official government leaders or through public statements from a country's nuclear program authorities.
Does China have a nuclear weapon?
Japan doesn't want any nuclear weapons.But Japan can easily produce nuclear weapons if it wanted to. It has the technology to build nuclear weapons within 1 year-- probably a few months if it wanted.However, most Japanese people are against nuclear weapons. Therefore, they do not have nuclear weapons.
What are common uses of nuclear energy?
Most uses include energy and weapons although some nuclear energy is used for materials.
Are nukes radioactive?
Yes, nuclear weapons or nuclear reactors produce radiation as a byproduct of nuclear reactions. This radiation can be in the form of gamma rays, alpha particles, or beta particles. Therefore, exposure to nuclear weapons or the fallout from a nuclear explosion can result in harmful levels of radiation.
