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How can Np and Pu are prepared from 238u? |
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Answer» um-239 (239Pu, Pu-239) is an isotope of PLUTONIUM. Plutonium-239 is the primary fissile isotope used for the production of nuclear weapons, ALTHOUGH uranium-235 is also used for that PURPOSE. Plutonium-239 is also one of the three MAIN isotopes demonstrated usable as fuel in thermal spectrum nuclear reactors, along with uranium-235 and uranium-233. Plutonium-239 has a half-life of 24,110 years. |
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