Be-9+n=2α+2nmathman said:Fissionable usually refers to a nuclide absorbing a neutron and splitting up in (usually) two smaller nuclides plus debris (neutrons, etc.). Be-9 is not fissionable.
It is a matter of definition.snorkack said:Be-9+n=2α+2n
Common reaction. Is it fission?
Fission and cluster decay are both types of nuclear decay, where a nucleus splits into smaller fragments. Fission involves the splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei, while cluster decay involves the emission of a small cluster of nucleons (protons and neutrons) from a nucleus.
The main difference between fission and cluster decay is the size of the fragments that are produced. In fission, the fragments are large nuclei, while in cluster decay, the fragments are small clusters of nucleons.
Fission is more common than cluster decay, as it occurs in larger, heavier nuclei. Cluster decay is more likely to occur in lighter nuclei with a high proton-to-neutron ratio.
Fission is used in nuclear power plants to generate energy, while cluster decay has potential applications in nuclear medicine for targeted cancer therapy and in the production of rare isotopes for scientific research.
Both fission and cluster decay can release large amounts of energy, which can be dangerous if not properly controlled. Fission can also produce radioactive waste, which must be handled and stored carefully to prevent harm to the environment and human health.