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Although the name suggests that the bomb solely uses nuclear fusion to create mass destruction, a Hydrogen bomb actually contains both fission and fusion fuels. Since fusion requires such a high energy input to initiate, a fission bomb is required to detonate the fusion component of the Hydrogen bomb, thereby releasing nuclear waste and radiation.
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Why would a fusion reactor produce less radioactive waste than a fission reactor?
In my understanding, this is because a fusion reactor reacts deuterium to produce helium, which is not radioactive, whereas a fission uses uranium or plutonium, for example, which may react to form various radioactive isotopes. A fusion reactor may contain small quantities of tritium, in which case a radioactive isotope of hydrogen may be produced, but given that the majority of reactions occurring involve solely the deuterium, there is less radioactive waste produced.
Does radioactive waste kill you if you drink it?
Well radioactive waste is made of deadly chemicals that involve uraniam.uraniam is a deadly chemical used for making nuclear bombs also some uranium's burn if in touch with any parts of your body if you drink radioactive waste you will instantly die of either burn your organs or toxic chemicals can suffocate you from the inside.
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What plants have radioactive waste?
All plants have radioactive waste, especially fossil fuel plants.
What happens to Radioactive waste after?
most radioactive waste is put into special drums that are shipped to a special radioactive waste dump.some of it is concealed in sheets of glass or concrete and put in a place where it wont be touched for many of many years to come this is the most efficient way of doing it.
Does fusion produce radioactive waste?
No. The products of nuclear fusion are not radioactive.
Why would a fusion reactor produce less radioactive waste than a fission reactor?
In my understanding, this is because a fusion reactor reacts deuterium to produce helium, which is not radioactive, whereas a fission uses uranium or plutonium, for example, which may react to form various radioactive isotopes. A fusion reactor may contain small quantities of tritium, in which case a radioactive isotope of hydrogen may be produced, but given that the majority of reactions occurring involve solely the deuterium, there is less radioactive waste produced.
What waste products come from power stations?
Radioactive waste is a waste product containing radioactive material. It is usually the product of a nuclear process such as nuclear fission, though industries not directly connected to the nuclear power industry may also produce radioactive waste.
Does radioactive waste kill you if you drink it?
Well radioactive waste is made of deadly chemicals that involve uraniam.uraniam is a deadly chemical used for making nuclear bombs also some uranium's burn if in touch with any parts of your body if you drink radioactive waste you will instantly die of either burn your organs or toxic chemicals can suffocate you from the inside.
What countries have or have use Dirty bombs?
so called "dirty bombs" cannot be built and stockpiled like nuclear weapons can. they must be assembled shortly before use. a "dirty bomb" is simply a conventional bomb wrapped in radioactive waste, the detonation of the conventional bomb scatters the radioactive waste thus making it "dirty". the problem with making a "dirty bomb" is that radiation from the radioactive waste will almost certainly kill anyone involved in the assembly of the bomb. countries are very unlikely to seriously consider making such bombs, only terrorist groups are likely to attempt it.
Do fish produce waste?
The same way a human does. by digesting food. :)
Does nuclear energy produce a lot of waste?
Yes; the average nuclear power plant yields about 3 tons of radioactive waste each year.
How radioactive waste is disposed?
Most radioactive waste is sealed in special containers, and buried underground. Medical waste that may be radioactive is taken to landfills.
What dangerous wastes are produced by nuclear power plants?
Power plants do not produce "dangerous radioactive waves" or "dangerous electromagnetic waves" or "dangerous subsonic sounds" or anything of that nature. Coal fired plants may produces some sulfur dioxide but that's about it.Nuclear power plants produce some radioactive waste but the major danger arises from the operation in the US of such plants which is aimed at producing plutonium for bombs.
What waste products does hydrogen produce when it is burned?
When hydrogen is burned the product is pure water vapor. Here is the equation: 2H2 + O2 = 2H2O.
What has the author Robert E Berlin written?
Robert E. Berlin has written: 'Radioactive waste management' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste sites
Where is most high-level radioactive waste put?
radioactive waste go somewhere probally in a labratory
