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uranium 235

Usually referred to as just u235. It is an isotope of uranium that differs from the element's other common isotope, u238, by its ability to cause a rapidly expanding fission chain reaction. A uranium nucleus that absorbs a neutron splits into two lighter nuclei; this is called nuclear fission. It releases either two or three neutrons which continue the reaction. In nuclear reactors, the reaction is slowed down by the addition of control rods which are made of elements such as boron, cadmium, and hafnium which can absorb a large number of neutrons. In nuclear bombs, the reaction is uncontrolled and the large amount of energy released creates a nuclear explosion.

One atom of U-235 generates 200 MeV = 3.2 × 10-11 J, i.e. 18 TJ/mol = 77 TJ/kg.

Only around 0.72% of all natural uranium is uranium-235, the rest being mostly uranium-238. This concentration is insufficient for a self sustaining reaction; enrichment, which just means separating out the uranium-238, must take place to get a usable concentration of uranium-235. For an explosion, approximately 90% purity is required.
U235, oh yea that's the stuff...
by werwertwgg432 January 31, 2005
mugGet the uranium 235mug.

marauder

To raid in search of riches. To pillage for spoils.

Someone who^^^ would also be known as "a marauder". They are usualy characterized as rouges or thieves
He chums, lets us marauder that thrift shop!
by werwertwgg432 January 17, 2005
mugGet the maraudermug.

troubadour

A singer/minstrel/poet of folk songs/literature.
Troubadours were musicians.
by werwertwgg432 January 17, 2005
mugGet the troubadourmug.

uranium 235

Uranium235 is an isotope of uranium that differs from the element's other common isotope, uranium-238, by its ability to cause a rapidly expanding fission chain reaction. A uranium nucleus that absorbs a neutron splits into two lighter nuclei; this is called nuclear fission. It releases either two or three neutrons which continue the reaction. In nuclear reactors, the reaction is slowed down by the addition of control rods which are made of elements such as boron, cadmium, and hafnium which can absorb a large number of neutrons. In nuclear bombs, the reaction is uncontrolled and the large amount of energy released creates a nuclear explosion.

One atom of U-235 generates 200 MeV = 3.2 × 10-11 J, i.e. 18 TJ/mol = 77 TJ/kg.

Only around 0.72% of all natural uranium is uranium-235, the rest being mostly uranium-238. This concentration is insufficient for a self sustaining reaction; enrichment, which just means separating out the uranium-238, must take place to get a usable concentration of uranium-235. For an explosion, approximately 90% purity is required.
Have fun with u235. Play catch with it or something.
by werwertwgg432 January 31, 2005
mugGet the uranium 235mug.

misanthropy

Hatred of all man kind.
Misanthropy will get you far!
by werwertwgg432 January 15, 2005
mugGet the misanthropymug.

ostentatiously

Bill ostentatiously fucked Monica.
by werwertwgg432 January 16, 2005
mugGet the ostentatiouslymug.

virtuoso

Some one with mad skills on an instrument. A professional musician.
Rob is such a virtuoso, only David Gilmour is better than him.
by werwertwgg432 January 14, 2005
mugGet the virtuosomug.

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