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ISOTOPES IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PLUTONIUM-239
Symbol 239Pu
Produces 235U
24, 100 years
Decays by alpha radiation
Protons= 94 Neutrons= 145
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Military purposes – atomic bombsUsed as a threat and a weapon of mass destruction towards countriesUsed in World War II against JapanUsed as fuel source in nuclear reactors
NAGASKI
Used as a nuclear weapon to take revenge on the destruction of Pearl HarbourSupposed to end the war with JapanThe bomb was called “Fat Man”And left Millions Devastated