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It can and it is Although U-238 is not very radioactive -- it's sometimes called depleted Uranium -- it is used as a "tamper" in the core of nuclear warhead. Its use as a tamper greatly increases the yield energy of the device. Wikipedia has a pretty good article to check out. Uranium 238 is not fissionable with thermal neutrons; uranium 238 cannot be used in bombs as fissionable, explosive material.
However as the final stage tamper of a hydrogen bomb the high energy fusion neutrons will fission Uranium-238, possibly generating 90% of the yield and a corresponding amount of the fallout of such bombs.
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What is the most dangerous invention?
nuclear bombs
What states pay the best for the following careers aerospace engineers animal breeders environmental engineers environmental scientists and nuclear engineers?
Florida, California
what do nuclear engineers invent?
Nuclear engineers invent technologies and systems related to the production and use of nuclear energy. This includes designing and improving nuclear reactors, radiation detection equipment, and medical applications such as cancer treatment devices. They also develop safety protocols and waste management solutions to ensure the safe use of nuclear materials. Additionally, they may work on advancements in nuclear fusion and other innovative energy sources.
How do you make the word engineers possessive?
The possessive form of the plural noun engineers is engineers'.Example: We're upgrading all of our engineers' computers.
How much money does a roller coaster designer make?
Roller coasters are designed by engineers. Roller coaster engineers make anywhere between $45,000 and $119,000 per year. Most roller coaster engineers are mechanical engineers and the median salary for mechanical engineers is $74,920.
Why can't we find a solution for nuclear bombs?
How to make nuclear bombs was solved over half a century ago.
Can neptunium be used to make nuclear war bombs?
It can.
Is a bomb nuclear?
Some bombs are nuclear. But most bombs are not nuclear.
Which kind of scientists create atomic bombs?
Nuclear physicists and engineers are primarily responsible for designing and creating atomic bombs. These scientists study the behavior of atomic nuclei and develop the technology needed to release the energy stored within them for destructive purposes.
Do nuclear bombs make the air poisonous after they explode?
yes
Where was the nuclear bomb made in Tennessee?
The nuclear material used to make the bombs was from Oak Ridge TN
How do you make bombs in Doodle God?
nuclear bomb = plutonium + weapon
Why are nuclear bombs legal?
Countries want them, countries make the laws.
Why thermo nuclear bombs are called dirty bombs?
Beacause millions of lives were taken by the nuclear bombs
Are nuclear bombs illegal in China?
No, China has several hundred nuclear bombs and has had bombs since 1964.
How many nuclear bombs per week US builds nuclear bombs?
At this time the US builds no nuclear bombs. A small number of existing bombs are refurbished as needed.
How does engineers have contribute to society?
these are the present say atom bombs that can make wonderful changes in the society.........
