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Radioactive element used for nuclear energy?

Uranium is the most commonly used radioactive element for nuclear energy production. When uranium atoms undergo nuclear fission, they release energy that can be harnessed in nuclear reactors to generate electricity.


What elements are commonly used to generate electricity from nuclear energy?

Uranium or Thorium.


What kind of atoms are in nuclear energy?

A fission of energy atoms generating nuclear energy that is used to produce electricity.


What element is used as the source of nuclear power?

Most commonly used material to produce nuclear energy in Uranium.


When was nuclear energy first used?

Experiments with nuclear energy started in Germany in the early 1940's and the atomic bomb was used in 1945 against the Japs. It was not commonly used until mid 1950's.


Is radium a source of nuclear energy?

Yes, radium is a radioactive element that can emit radiation and is used in some types of nuclear reactions to produce energy. It is not commonly used in nuclear power plants but has been used historically in early experiments to explore nuclear reactions.


What types of nuclear energy generates electircity?

At present only nuclear fission can be used, in various types of reactor. The PWR and BWR are the most commonly used.


Is magnesium used for nuclear energy?

Magnesium is not used in the nuclear energy.


What elements can be used in nuclear power plants?

Uranium and plutonium are the most commonly used elements in nuclear power plants. These elements undergo nuclear fission, releasing energy in the form of heat, which is then used to produce electricity.


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.


What two fuels are used in nuclear power?

The two fuels commonly used in nuclear power are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. These fuels undergo nuclear fission reactions in the reactor to generate heat energy which is then used to produce electricity.


Where is the source of nuclear energy found?

Nuclear energy is gained from atoms of any kind, thus the name 'Nuclear'. We generally only use heavy, radioactive atoms for nuclear energy though, as they contain lots of energy and are easier to split than others typically. The most common element used in Nuclear Energy plants is Uranium, which is mined naturally in many world locations.