I hear it is a by product of U-238, so is it possible for a terrorist to make a nuke from it?
2006-12-13 14:33:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No. It's a myth that sprang up several years ago. Some high school kid was trying to do it but it just is not feasible. Be more concerned about some sicko with "dirty bomb".
2006-12-13 14:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now where do you suppose all of those missing smoke detectors went??????
2014-09-10 16:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, one could not make a nuclear weapon from Americium 241, you need Enhanced plutonium to make a nuclear weapon.
2006-12-13 22:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but the secret ingredient is used as a preservative in Purina cat chow, but don't let anyone know!
2006-12-13 22:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nuke, no. A radiation hazard, yes.
2006-12-13 22:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋