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It takes very little plutonium to kill you if you breathe it in. Microgram amounts can cause cancer when airborne plutonium is inspired. Some will stay inside the lungs and irradiate the individual over time. Death is not immediate, but is certain. And it usually isn't a very "clean" passing - if that can be said of any form of death. As plutonium isn't metabolized well, little of it would be absorbed if it was eaten, but airborne materials are a primary hazard at manufacturing facilities where this stuff is worked.
Plutonium is unstable and is radioactive. It's daughter products, those elements that result from its radioactive decay, are radioactive, too. A little bit of this super-toxic stuff in an individual's lungs will emit radiation, and will continue to do so as the daughter products decay. There are few words to describe how really nasty this stuff is.
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Is plutonium more powerful than uranium?
Yes, plutonium is generally considered to be more powerful than uranium because it is a more efficient fuel for nuclear reactors and can sustain nuclear chain reactions more easily. Additionally, certain isotopes of plutonium are used in nuclear weapons due to their high explosive potential.
What is the atomic number for plutonium?
The atomic number of plutonium is 94.
Is plutonium magnetic?
Yes, plutonium is magnetic. It has an unpaired electron in its outer electron shell, which gives it magnetic properties.
What state of matter is plutonium?
At room temperature plutonium is a solid metal.
How many electron shells in plutonium?
Electronic configuration of plutonium, ground state: [Rn].5f6.7s2
Will plutonium kill you?
Yes, because plutonium is extremely radioactive and toxic.
How much plutonium was USED in little boy?
The Little Boy atomic bomb used about 64 kilograms (141 pounds) of highly-enriched uranium-235, not plutonium. Plutonium was used in the Fat Man bomb, which used about 6.2 kilograms (13.6 pounds) of plutonium.
What kill flys?
this is a wide topic but i recomend a wide dose of napalm followed to exposure to plutonium......make sure to apply plutonium with glooves as it stains cotton
Can plutonium kill you and what are the potential dangers associated with exposure to it?
Yes, plutonium can kill you if ingested or inhaled in large amounts. Exposure to plutonium can lead to radiation poisoning, which can cause cancer, organ damage, and even death. Long-term exposure to plutonium can also increase the risk of developing various health issues, such as lung and bone cancer. It is important to handle plutonium with extreme caution and follow proper safety protocols to minimize the risks of exposure.
What elements were found in the atomic bombs fat man and little man?
plutonium
Can plutonium be in an alloy?
Yes. We normally don't "put a little plutonium" in something else to make an alloy, but sometimes we alloy a bit of something else in with it. For instance, a bit of gallium us used to make a plutonium alloy. The gallium helps stabilize plutonium and reduce phase transitions.
What type of chemical did Little boy have more of plutonium or uranium?
Little boy was a bomb with highly enriched uranium.
What element was used to make the atom bomb?
Plutonium-239 for Nagasaki's Fat Man Uranium-235 for Hiroshima's Little Boyhydrogen
How is plutonium poisonous?
Plutonium is poisonous due to its radioactivity, emitting alpha particles that can damage cells and tissues when inhaled or ingested. Once inside the body, plutonium can accumulate in the bones and liver, increasing the risk of cancer and other health problems. Exposure to even small amounts of plutonium can be harmful and can lead to long-term health effects.
Where was fat man atomic bomb made?
Little boy-Uranium Fat man-Plutonium
Why do gases that make less than 1 percent of the atmosphere affects so much?
Quantity and impact are not linearly related. A microscopic amount of plutonium, if inhaled, is likely to kill you while rooms full of "normal" air will have no ill effect.Quantity and impact are not linearly related. A microscopic amount of plutonium, if inhaled, is likely to kill you while rooms full of "normal" air will have no ill effect.Quantity and impact are not linearly related. A microscopic amount of plutonium, if inhaled, is likely to kill you while rooms full of "normal" air will have no ill effect.Quantity and impact are not linearly related. A microscopic amount of plutonium, if inhaled, is likely to kill you while rooms full of "normal" air will have no ill effect.
What is the common compound in plutonium?
Examples: PuO2, plutonium nitrate, plutonium carbide, plutonium chloride, plutonium fluoride etc.
