Nuclear Weapons

Cannot be determined as for some test shots the testing nation still considers the type to be classified information. And with underground testing nobody else can determinee type by fallout isotope tests.

In a nuclear bomb explosion, the energy conversion involves the release of nuclear energy through the process of nuclear fission or fusion. This energy is then converted into thermal energy (heat), light energy (flash of light), and mechanical energy (shockwave). The explosion results from the rapid release of this energy.

Probably approx. 40 kg of enriched uranium.

The joint research effort to develop the nuclear bomb during World War II was called the Manhattan Project. It was a top-secret program led by the United States with contributions from the United Kingdom and Canada. The project resulted in the successful testing and subsequent use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Several million degrees, hot enough to glow intensely enough in x-rays to make air opaque to visible light. This x-ray glow can be channeled to a fusion stage to set it off, that can get to several tens of millions of degrees.

Yes, nuclear weapons or nuclear reactors produce radiation as a byproduct of nuclear reactions. This radiation can be in the form of gamma rays, alpha particles, or beta particles. Therefore, exposure to nuclear weapons or the fallout from a nuclear explosion can result in harmful levels of radiation.

The first implosion-style nuclear device was tested on July 16, 1945, as part of the Trinity test in New Mexico, USA. This test marked the first successful detonation of a nuclear weapon.

The code name for the first nuclear weapons test was "Trinity." It took place on July 16, 1945, in the New Mexico desert as part of the Manhattan Project.

No, Albert Einstein did not help design the atom bomb. He was a theoretical physicist who wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt urging him to research nuclear technologies, which indirectly led to the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb.

Applications of plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Some characteristics of plutonium are:- isotopes Pu-239 and Pu-241 are fissile
- Pu is a metal
- is radioactive
- is an artificial element
- is toxic
- is paramagnetic
- melting point: 639,4 0C
- boiling point: 3 228 0C
- heat of fusion: 2,82 kJ/mol
- Pauling electronegativity: 1,28
- possible valences: 1 to 8 (an exceptional situation)
- electron configuration: [Rn]5f67s2
- empirical atomic radius: 159 fm
- crystalline structure: monoclinic
- thermal conductivity: 6,74 W/m.K
- electrical resistivity: 1,46 μΩ.m
- density: 19,816 g/cm3

Nuclear bombs release energy from the nucleus of the atom, which is held together by the Strong Force. Conventional bombs release energy from the electron cloud of the atom, which is held to the nucleus by the Electromagnetic Force. The Strong Force is thousands of times stronger than the Electromagnetic Force and thus releases thousands of times as much energy.

The cost of nuclear weapon grade uranium can vary greatly depending on factors such as market conditions, quantity purchased, and source of the material. However, it is generally estimated to be in the range of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per kilogram.

Yes, thorium can be used as a nuclear fuel in certain types of reactors, but it is not typically used in nuclear weapons. Uranium and plutonium are the primary materials used in nuclear bombs due to their ability to sustain nuclear fission reactions and to release large amounts of energy quickly.

Some of the reasons that we should not use nuclear power are, although it is a effective way to create a large amount of power in a short time and at relatively low initial cost, the proses of nuclear fission in which the nuclei of a group of uranium 265 atoms are split by an electron creating a chain reaction, has many disadvantages. For one, the radiation is very damaging, and it creates radioactive waste that is a devil to clean up properly. And if we were to rely on it, we would eventually have to switch to other mens because it uranium decays.

In the Nagasaki bomb, about 14 pounds. Design criteria on later weapons is classified.

It is impossible to blow up the world with nuclear weapons. The detonation of all nuclear weapons on Earth would not have enough energy to physically destroy the planet. However, the global consequences would be catastrophic, leading to nuclear winter, widespread destruction, and loss of life.

Other than writing the letter to Roosevelt at the request of Leo Szilard (who held the Nuclear Chain Reaction patent already), which got Roosevelt to begin a study committee with a budget of $6000, Einstein did not participate. Eventually the committee recommended starting a full development program, which became the Manhattan Project.

Depends on the type of bomb. The first nuclear weapons were fission weapons- they used a heavy metal such as Uranium or Plutonium. These metals, when compressed by explosives, would undergo nuclear fission, and break into lighter elements, releasing heat and radiation. Later, larger bombs were fusion bombs. They used a fission bomb to start the nuclear reaction, but then used that energy to FUSE light elements, such as Deuterium and Tritium into heavier elements, releasing LARGE amounts of heat and radiation.

The fallout area of a nuclear bomb is influenced by factors such as bomb size, altitude of detonation, and prevailing winds. In the case of a nuclear bomb hitting Chicago, the fallout area could potentially cover a wide radius depending on these factors, resulting in devastating consequences for both the city and surrounding areas. Evacuation and sheltering would be crucial for minimizing exposure to radiation.

Yes. 70,000 people were instantly killed at Hiroshima. Another 70,000 at Nagasaki, 3 days later. Nukes can easily wipe away big islands. Basically, nuclear bombs make extremely powerful reactions that release TONS of energy and they could easily wipe away A LOT of land.

Plutonium is used in nuclear power stations as a fuel in some types of reactors, like fast breeder reactors. It can undergo fission to produce energy. Additionally, plutonium can be created as a byproduct in nuclear reactors, which can then be reprocessed and reused as fuel.

Nuclear power refers to the process of generating electricity using nuclear reactions to produce heat. This heat is used to create steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, producing electricity. Nuclear power is a low-carbon energy source but comes with concerns related to nuclear waste disposal, safety, and potential accidents.