2006-07-15 08:40:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
U 2 Pu
2006-07-15 09:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uranium (U) is converted into plutonium (Pu).
Uranium has may isotopes. Fission reactions use U-235, which is found in small amounts in natural uranium. Breeder reactors use U-238, which is the larger amount found in natural uranium and not normally used for fission reactions. However, if bombarded with enough neutrons, some of it will transform into U-239, a relatively unstable isotope of uranium. It will then tranform to Pu-239 so it becomes more stable. This form of plutonium is used in reactors and weapons because it is also easy to use for fission reactions
2006-07-15 16:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by dennis_d_wurm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plutonium can be made from natural uranium
2006-07-15 15:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by galactic_man_of_leisure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.bartleby.com/59/19/plutonium.html
http://www.bartleby.com/59/19/uranium.html
2006-07-16 01:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋