1. May 21, 2008 #1

   saifadin

   

   why we need heavy water to produce plutonium?

    

   saifadin, May 21, 2008
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3. May 21, 2008 #2

   vanesch

   

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   We don't.

    

   vanesch, May 21, 2008
4. May 21, 2008 #3

   mgb_phys

   

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   ;-)
   
   To the OP - look up 'moderator'

    

   mgb_phys, May 21, 2008
5. May 21, 2008 #4

   Astronuc

   

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   Heavy water is one way to get a more desirable neutron energy spectrum for the production of Pu-239. There are other ways, so HW is not necessary.

    

   Astronuc, May 21, 2008

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