Deuterium-Tritium Fusion

2H + 3H → 4He + 1n

개요

Deuterium and tritium fuse at temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees to form helium-4 and a neutron, releasing 17.6 MeV of energy. This is the most feasible fusion reaction for power generation because it has the lowest ignition temperature and highest cross-section. The neutron carries 80% of the energy.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Hydrogen H 1 (g)
생성물 Helium He 1 (g)

일상 속 예시

The sun's energy comes from fusion reactions, though it primarily uses the proton-proton chain rather than D-T fusion.

산업적 중요성

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성질

유형
Nuclear
가역 반응
아니오
에너지
발열
ΔH
-1700000000.0 kJ/mol

관련 반응

Alpha Decay of Radium-226 Alpha Decay of Radon-222 Alpha Decay of Thorium-232 Neutron Capture by Uranium-238 Beta Decay of Iodine-131 Beta Decay of Strontium-90 Alpha Decay of Polonium-210 Americium-241 Alpha Decay Beta Decay of Cobalt-60 Electron Capture by Beryllium-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Deuterium-Tritium Fusion?
The balanced equation is: ²H + ³H → ⁴He + ¹n.
What type of reaction is Deuterium-Tritium Fusion?
Deuterium-Tritium Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
Is Deuterium-Tritium Fusion exothermic or endothermic?
Deuterium-Tritium Fusion is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1700000000.0 kJ/mol.