Disintegration Alpha. Explain what it's being used. The 238Pu decays by emission α according to the reaction: 238Pu → 234U + α + 5.49MeV with a period of 128 years. Being that of the 234U of 2.5 × 105 years. Estimate the initial mass of 238Pu needed to supply a minimum of 1kW of heat when 50 years have passed.

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Disintegration Alpha. Explain what it's being used. The 238Pu decays by emission α according to the reaction: 238Pu → 234U + α + 5.49MeV with a period of 128 years. Being that of the 234U of 2.5 × 105 years. Estimate the initial mass of 238Pu needed to supply a minimum of 1kW of heat when 50 years have passed.
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