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The ratio of Pu238 and O2 in Plutonium dioxide?
Hello, guys.
I was wondering if I can find a ratio of Pu238 and O2 in PuO2.
In my problem set, these are all I have.
- 238/94 Pu -----86yrs----> 4/2 He + 234/92 U + 5.59 Mev
- 238PuO2 : 6000 gram in a sphere (10 cm diameter)
- Density of PuO2 : 11.46 g/cc
Q1) Calculate the number of curies of 238 Pu in this sphere
Q2) Calculate the power generated by this sphere (watt)
Since I couldn't find how much Pu or O2 is in PuO2 respectively, I couldn't simple figure the curies of Pu. Thus I've tried to find the ration for a couple of hours on the web but nothing came out.
Does anyone help me out?
Thanks,
Ryan.
Hello, guys.
I was wondering if I can find a ratio of Pu238 and O2 in PuO2.
In my problem set, these are all I have.
- 238/94 Pu -----86yrs----> 4/2 He + 234/92 U + 5.59 Mev
- 238PuO2 : 6000 gram in a sphere (10 cm diameter)
- Density of PuO2 : 11.46 g/cc
Q1) Calculate the number of curies of 238 Pu in this sphere
Q2) Calculate the power generated by this sphere (watt)
Since I couldn't find how much Pu or O2 is in PuO2 respectively, I couldn't simple figure the curies of Pu. Thus I've tried to find the ration for a couple of hours on the web but nothing came out.
Does anyone help me out?
Thanks,
Ryan.