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mature Red Blood cells have no nucleus so no nuclear DNA present :)
Uranium needs to be enriched to about 3-5% U-235 for use in commercial nuclear power reactors. This enrichment level allows for a sustainable nuclear reaction that can generate electricity efficiently.
A neutron trigger is used in nuclear fission reactions to initiate the splitting of atomic nuclei. By emitting neutrons, the trigger can start a chain reaction in which other nuclei are split, releasing more neutrons and energy. This process is fundamental to the operation of nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
Nuclear reactors do not typically use lasers as a primary component in their operation. Lasers are more commonly used in research, industry, and medical applications. Nuclear reactors rely on controlled nuclear fission reactions to generate heat for electricity production.
235U with a 5% enrichment of 238U is generally used to fuel a controlled nuclear chain reaction. In a navy nuclear application, such as a submarine, a higher enrichment of 238U is used, around 20%.
I don't see any reason to think nuclear energy could be used more efficiently there than elsewhere
Uranium-235 and plutonium-239 are the most common actinide fuels used in nuclear reactors as they are fissile and undergo nuclear fission reactions efficiently.
Yes, uranium is a powerful explosive and can be used very efficiently in nuclear power reactors.
Graphite and heavy water (deuterium oxide) are commonly used as moderators in nuclear power plants to slow down fast neutrons, allowing them to cause fission reactions more efficiently in the fuel rods.
by using it effectively
More than you might imagine from sensationalist stories, but there might not be enough people left to use what is left efficiently.
Heavy water, which contains deuterium instead of regular hydrogen, is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors because it slows down neutrons more efficiently than regular water. This helps maintain a sustained nuclear reaction by increasing the likelihood of neutron interactions with fuel nuclei. Additionally, heavy water is less prone to absorbing neutrons, which can help sustain the nuclear chain reaction.
mature Red Blood cells have no nucleus so no nuclear DNA present :)
When lithium and beryllium combine, they form a compound called lithium beryllide (LiBe). This compound is mainly used in nuclear reactors due to its ability to efficiently capture neutrons. It has a high melting point and is often used as a moderator or reflector in nuclear applications.
yes
Carbon is not commonly used as nuclear fuel because it does not readily undergo nuclear fission reactions. Elements such as uranium and plutonium are more suitable for use as nuclear fuels due to their ability to sustain nuclear chain reactions.
Yes, nuclear fission is used in nuclear power plants to generate heat that is used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.