Nuclear Fusion Q: Create Radioactive Substances?

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Nuclear fusion typically does not create radioactive substances, as the process primarily involves lighter elements that do not lead to the formation of heavy radioactive isotopes. In terrestrial fusion reactors, the conditions required to fuse heavy elements are not achievable before the reactor becomes unstable. However, solar fusion can produce radioactive substances during the final stages of a star's life, particularly before a supernova. The discussion also hints at a possible homework-related inquiry, suggesting a need for more context to provide a comprehensive answer. Overall, nuclear fusion in controlled environments does not generate significant radioactive materials.
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Hello people, I couldn't find a direct answer anywhere. Can nuclear fusion create any radioactive substances. Please answer this is detail. Thanks.
 
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Not any type of Earth nuclear fusion. Radioactive substances are very heavy elements to fuse together, and a reactor would die out before it even came close to fusing radioactive elements. Solar fusion, however, does produce radioactive substances in the last moments before a supernova. This is as much detail as I'll give until you give more info yourself.
 
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incarcerate said:
Hello people, I couldn't find a direct answer anywhere. Can nuclear fusion create any radioactive substances. Please answer this is detail. Thanks.
Is this a homework question? Just checking because "urgent"/"ASAP" questions generally are. "I didn't read my materials or study, and need help NOW!"
 

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