Radiation exposure from Nuclear Weapons Flashcards

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Name the radioactive material found in the core of a nuclear weapon

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  1. Highly enriched U-235 (HEU)
  2. Weapons grade Plutonium (Pu-239) (WGPu)
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Name three physical hazards that affect stability of a nuclear weapon

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  1. Heat
  2. Impact
  3. Non-Ionizing radiation (radio or microwaves)
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3
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Most hazardous component of a nuclear weapon

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High Explosive (HE)

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4
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Three non-radioactive elements associated with nuclear weapons that are hazardous

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Beryllium (Be) - causes ulcerations

Lithium- (Li) - Causes severe chemical burns.

Lead- (Pb) - extremely toxic when inhaled/ingested.

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Primary sources of radiation exposure from the stowage of nuclear weapons

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  1. Intrinsic radiation, Gamms and Neutron
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