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Plutonium-239 (Pu-239)
Primary fission products include isotopes such as strontium-90, xenon-140, zirconium-95, and molybdenum-99, characterized by their high levels of radioactivity and various half-lives.
Uranium-235 (U-235)
Primary fission products include isotopes such as krypton-92, barium-141, iodine-131, and cesium-134 with characteristics like radioactivity, decay heat and production of neutrons.
Uranium-233 (U-233)
Primary fission products include neodymium-143, promethium-147, and others with characteristics including radioactivity, potential for use in radiomedicine and industrial applications.
Thorium-232 (Th-232) via Breeder Reaction
When converted to U-233 and used in a reactor, fission products include xenon-134, cesium-137, and strontium-89, with traits such as potential for thermal pollution and nuclear transmutation.
Uranium-238 (U-238) via Fast Breeder
When bred into Pu-239 and fissioned, primary products are isotopes like iodine-129, technetium-99, and palladium-107, known for their long-term radiological impact.
Curium-245 (Cm-245)
Fission products from Cm-245 include lanthanides and actinides such as europium-155 and americium-241, which are noted for their strong radioactivity and difficulty in managing as waste.
Californium-252 (Cf-252)
Fission products include gamma-emitting isotopes like cesium-137, ba-140, and isotopes utilized in industry like iridium-192, carrying significant ionizing radiation and decay energy.
Neptunium-237 (Np-237)
Produces fission products such as ruthenium-106, rhodium-103, and palladium-107 with properties making them suitable for industrial radiography, long-term nuclear waste concerns, and heat generation.
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