Is there any other form of energy releasing fusion besides hydrogen

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Fusion reactions can occur with elements other than hydrogen, primarily involving helium and lighter elements, ultimately producing iron as the final product. While these fusion processes are theoretically possible, they are impractical for energy production compared to hydrogen fusion. The discussion highlights the natural progression of stellar fusion as stars exhaust their hydrogen supply.

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Is there any other form of energy releasing fusion besides hydrogen fusion?
 
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Yes, although for fusion power these are very impractical.
When stars run out of Hydrogen they continue to have fusion reactions, starting with Helium and continuing with light elements, where the final product is mostly Iron.
 


That makes sense. Seems I should have figured that, with iron having the lowest pf and all. Thanks.
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:) think inversely :)
 

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