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You may find
Beryllium
Plutonium
Uranium / Depleted Uranium
Gold
Gallium
Steel
Aluminum
Copper
among others.
Older weapons may have had polonium in them too for old urchin-like initiation systems. most modern neutron tube based initiation systems probably use a metal hydride target to generate the neutrons.
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Element used in an explosive ingredient in nuclear weapons?
The radioactive elements plutonium or uranium are the elements that are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fission. Isotopes of hydrogen are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fusion.
Can thorium be used in a nuclear bomb?
Thorium was not used in nuclear weapons.
Is silver used in nuclear weapons?
no
What element is used for nuclear weapons?
Plutonium
What makes up a nuclear bomb?
Depends on the type of bomb. The first nuclear weapons were fission weapons- they used a heavy metal such as Uranium or Plutonium. These metals, when compressed by explosives, would undergo nuclear fission, and break into lighter elements, releasing heat and radiation. Later, larger bombs were fusion bombs. They used a fission bomb to start the nuclear reaction, but then used that energy to FUSE light elements, such as Deuterium and Tritium into heavier elements, releasing LARGE amounts of heat and radiation.
Were nuclear weapons used in the Korean war?
No nuclear weapons were used in the korean war
Element used in an explosive ingredient in nuclear weapons?
The radioactive elements plutonium or uranium are the elements that are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fission. Isotopes of hydrogen are used in nuclear weapons that create nuclear fusion.
What countries used nuclear weapons in the Vietnam War?
None. No nuclear weapons were used in Viet Nam.
What atoll was used by the US for nuclear weapons testing?
The Bikini atoll was used for nuclear weapons testing.
Why do you have nuclear weapons?
Some of the countries have nuclear weapons because they use them as a defense mechanism. The nuclear weapons are intended to be used whenever there is a war.
Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?
the u.s. used non nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons against japan
Did you use nuclear weapons on Afghan?
No nuclear weapons have been used in Afghanistan to date.
Under Eisenhower and Dulles American policy included Apex?
The threat that nuclear weapons would be used.
Where are nuclear fusions used?
Only in nuclear weapons
Can thorium be used in a nuclear bomb?
Thorium was not used in nuclear weapons.
How was the use of nuclear weapons involved in Korean war?
No nuclear weapons were used in the Korean War.....
Is plutonium used in nuclear warheads?
Yes, plutonium is used in nuclear weapons.
