EXPERIMENTS on the processes arising in thorium under neutron bombardment have shown that nuclear fission is induced only by fast neutrons of energies of about 2 Mev. or more. There exists also a ...

But is that right? In usual uranium ore deposits, three main isotopes are found; uranium-238, uranium-234, and uranium-235, based on how many neutrons are contained within the nucleus. Of these ...

A byproduct of the process is uranium-238, which can be processed into plutonium-239. This is a more fissile product than uranium and can make lighter-weight weapons. Supplies of uranium are ...

Jamaal James Calipayan informed his office that the seized 60 kilograms of metal blocks that tested positive of Uranium-238 and Uranium-235 were not seized in Mandaue City. Calipayan, he said ...

uranium-235 (U-235), accounts for 0.7%. Both U-238 and U-235 are radioactive, which means they decay and emit radiation in the process. U-238 decays very slowly or is barely radioactive ...

These can be used in nuclear reactors. Uranium-238 and Uranium-235, two isotopes of uranium, are essential to nuclear energy and weapons production, but their use requires strict regulation due to ...

particularly Uranium-235 and Uranium-238,” according to NBI Agent Zulikha Marie Conales. Conales said the depleted uranium was detected in 80 kg. of metal blocks, six kg. of powder, and about 20 ...

particularly Uranium-235 and Uranium-238,” according to Zulikha Marie Conales, a National Bureau of Investigation agent. The depleted uranium was detected in 80 kg of metal blocks, 6 kg of ...

which it said was positive for Uranium-235 and Uranium-238. Meanwhile, one member of the group remained at large at the time. On the same day, authorities searched the residence of the group and ...

MANILA, Philippines — A case for violation of Republic Act 5207, or the Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act, was filed against three individuals involved in the trade of depleted uranium.

A highly coveted children's toy from the 1950s is going on sale—and it contains real uranium. The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy ... that allows radioactive decay to be seen on a fluorescent ...