why we need heavy water to produce plutonium?
May 21, 2008 #3 mgb_phys Science Advisor Homework Helper 7,774 13 vanesch said: We don't. ;-) To the OP - look up 'moderator'
May 21, 2008 #4 Astronuc Staff Emeritus Science Advisor 19,138 2,565 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.
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.
