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Uranium itself does not "explode" in the traditional sense. However, in a nuclear fission reaction, uranium-235 nuclei can be split to release an enormous amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation. This energy can lead to a chain reaction, causing a nuclear explosion if not properly controlled.
Applications of uranium:
- nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors
- explosive for nuclear weapons
- material for armors and projectiles
- catalyst
- additive for glass and ceramics (to obtain beautiful green colors)
- toner in Photography
- mordant for textiles
- shielding material (depleted uranium)
- ballast
- and other minor applications
You can blow uranium up with any conventional explosive. It's quite simple. But you can't just "blow up uranium" to make a nuclear blast. If your question is related to using uranium to make a nuclear weapon, there is a different question for that. A link to it can be found below.
To obtain uranium, one must find an ore deposit, mine it, and then refine it.
no one has probably answered it because this is kind of a terroristic question. Ignite uranium you need what all other explosions need....
sudden super-criticality causing a prompt-critical chain reaction. total time for reaction is a couple microseconds and a high yield explosion results.
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What is the verb for explode?
The verb for explode is "explode."
What is the name of a large atom?
An example of a large atom is uranium, which has 92 protons and is the heaviest naturally occurring element. Its large nucleus makes it radioactive and unstable.
Is uranium more dense than lead?
Yes, uranium is denser than lead. Uranium has a density of about 19.1 grams per cubic centimeter, while lead has a density of about 11.3 grams per cubic centimeter.
The characteristic of the radioactive isotope uranium-238 that makes this isotope useful for accurately dating the age of a rock is the isotope's BLANK?
The characteristic of the uranium-238 isotope that makes it useful for dating rocks is its long half-life of about 4.5 billion years. This allows for accurate dating of rocks that are billions of years old.
What is the synonym for burst?
Explode, break
How much uranium will there be in the future?
Less and less as the Uranium decays into lead and other elements.... More and more as super-novae explode and fuse elements into Uranium...
What makes food explode?
Foods don't explode !
What makes a C battery explode?
They will not explode. They can however burst.
Why does uranium metal not explode in a nuclear reaction?
Uranium metal does not explode in a nuclear reaction because a controlled chain reaction is needed to sustain nuclear fission. Explosions are caused by uncontrolled chain reactions, such as in nuclear weapons. In power plants, the reaction is carefully controlled to generate heat for electricity without exploding.
Why can't uranium ore explode in the ground?
No critical mass underground; but as a curiosity read about the Oklo phenomenon.
What makes the star explode?
iron
What makes keroscene explode?
explosives......
Why do carrots explode in the microwave?
The same with beans, they start to expand in too much heat and eventually explode.
Why do robots explode?
Robots shouldn't explode. It only happens in movies. It makes the movies cooler.
When you put the lifesavers which coke makes it explode?
No, it will not explode. The reaction is more subtlecausing the drink to fizz.
What makes a 4wheeler explode?
Dynamite ! , & TNT .
What else makes coke explode?
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