theres uranium, highly enriched uranium...what does this chemical do that helps create such a disasterous mechanism?
2007-03-02 03:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by cash_hollywood 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Uranium is a mixture of isotopes. U-238 is not fissionable; U-235 is. In order to sustain a chain reaction, you need a higher ratio of U-235:U-238 than is found in naturally occurring uranium.
2007-03-02 03:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is one of two isotopes that have all the properties to explode, in the right configuration.
Basically two subcritical masses are brought together quickly with explosives and become a critical mass, meaning it gives off neutrons.
Other U 235 atoms collect these and split themselves, releasing neutrons and heat and energy.
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2007-03-02 03:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
such a big element that the atom can be separated and big boom come from that
2007-03-02 04:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by genius'n'training 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plutonium can be used. It was used in "Little Boy" that was dropped on Hiroshima.
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2007-03-02 03:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋