Uranium-235
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An isotope of uranium identified as a key material capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction for atomic bombs.
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The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History
Veritasium
A fissile isotope of uranium used as fuel in nuclear weapons and reactors. Clair Patterson's job on the Manhattan Project was to concentrate this isotope.
Making Sense of Existential Threat and Nuclear War
Sam Harris
An isotope of uranium used in nuclear weapons, splitting its nucleus releases immense energy.
Oppenheimer's Controversial Legacy
ColdFusion
An isotope of uranium identified as a key material capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction for atomic bombs.
Is Nuclear Energy Green?
Sabine Hossenfelder
The primary isotope used in most current nuclear power plants, which is a limited resource.