ISOTOPES IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS

PLUTONIUM-239

Symbol 239Pu

Produces 235U

24, 100 years

Decays by alpha radiation

Protons= 94 Neutrons= 145

WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Military purposes – atomic bombsUsed as a threat and a weapon of mass destruction towards countriesUsed in World War II against JapanUsed as fuel source in nuclear reactors

NAGASKI

Used as a nuclear weapon to take revenge on the destruction of Pearl HarbourSupposed to end the war with JapanThe bomb was called “Fat Man”And left Millions Devastated