Nuclear Chemistry Nuclear science is the study of sub-atomic particles and their function in various subjects. A nucleon is the collective name for the two components of the atomic nucleus: the neutron and the proton. Isotopes are any of the different forms of an element each having different mass numbers‚ which give the total number of nucleons. The major fundamentals of nuclear chemistry include radioactive decay‚ the nature of fission and fusion‚ and mass defect. The decomposition of the
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DAIICHI NUCLEAR DISASTER Date: March 11‚ 2011 Location: Ōkuma‚ Fukushima‚ Japan Construction began: July 25‚ 1967 (Fukushima I - 1) Commission date: March 26‚ 1971 (Fukushima I - 1) Operator(s): Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Constructor(s): Kajima Injuries: 37 with physical injuries‚ 2 workers taken to hospital with radiation burns. THE POWERPLANT The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant also known as Fukushima Dai-ichi (dai-ichi means "number one")‚ is a disabled nuclear power plant located
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In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry‚ nuclear fission refers to either a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei)‚ often producing free neutrons and photons (in the form of gamma rays)‚ and releasing a very large amount of energy‚ even by the energetic standards of radioactive decay. The two nuclei produced are most often of comparable but slightly different sizes‚ typically with a mass ratio of products of about
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Nuclear Weapons Non-Proliferation is a limitation of production such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The big five: United States‚ Britain‚ France‚ China‚ and former Soviet Union agreed to dismantle arsenals and signatory nations would not possess nuclear weapons (Conn). Although North Korea has become the world’s ninth nuclear power‚ they withdrew from the treaty in January 2003. Since then‚ North Korea processed enough plutonium for five nuclear bombs (Norris). America should and does
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Nuclear Energy There are many advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power. Nuclear power is said to prevent power outages that happen in areas without nuclear power. For an example‚ if we were using hydroelectricity and the dam suddenly malfunctions‚ then we won’t have electricity until someone fixes the dam‚ and that would be difficult if it happened in the middle of the night. However‚ on the other hand‚ nuclear power is also considered toxic and it pollutes the Earth with harmful and
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11/27/13 Nuclear Weapons in Iran Just after the signing ceremony in Geneva on Sunday‚ President Hassan Rouhani of Iran declared that the world had recognized his country’s “nuclear rights.” He was right. The deal will only lead Iran to be more stubborn. Under the deal Iran is supposed
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Australia can however have a disastrous effect on the local environment and people. The large amount of nuclear waste created in the mining process is a major issue for the uranium mining industry as there are few viable options to safely dispose of the toxic waste. I hypothesise that a new technique for the disposal of waste needs to be developed for a long-term solution to the problem of nuclear waste disposal. Waste from the mining process is known as tailings‚ which consists of radioactive slurry
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Diesel Power Plant Figure shows the arrangements of the engine and its auxiliaries in a diesel power plant. The major components of the plant are: a) Engine Engine is the heart of a diesel power plant. Engine is directly connected through a gear box to the generator. Generally two-stroke engines are used for power generation. Now a days‚ advanced super & turbo charged high speed engines are available for power production. b) Air supply system Air inlet is arranged outside
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Nuclear Weapons On August 1954‚ the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the cites of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing over two hundred thousands instantly and more over time due to radiation and other injuries. These two bombs ended World War II and changed the public’s view of nuclear energy. Those bombs were the only nuclear weapons used in any war‚ but there were many more detonated for tests.(1) During a speech about the nuclear test ban Kennedy said “Eighteen years ago the advent of nuclear
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Following are the key aspects of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal: * The agreement not to hinder or interfere with India’s nuclear programme for military purposes. * US will help India negotiate with the IAEA for an India-specific fuel supply agreement. * Washington will support New Delhi develop strategic reserves of nuclear fuel to guard against future disruption of supply. * In case of disruption‚ US and India will jointly convene a group of friendly supplier countries to include
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