우라늄-235 핵분열

235U + 1n → 141Ba + 92Kr + 31n

개요

A uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a slow neutron and splits into barium-141 and krypton-92, releasing three neutrons and approximately 200 MeV of energy. This is one of many possible fission product combinations. The three released neutrons can trigger further fissions, creating a chain reaction. One kg of U-235 releases energy equivalent to 20,000 tonnes of TNT.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 우라늄 U 1 (s)
생성물 바륨 Ba 1 (s)
생성물 크립톤 Kr 1 (g)

일상 속 예시

Nuclear power plants use controlled U-235 fission to generate about 10% of the world's electricity without direct CO₂ emissions.

산업적 중요성

핵분열은 전 세계 440개 원자로에서 연간 약 2,700 TWh의 전기를 생성하여 신뢰할 수 있는 기저부하 전력을 제공합니다.

자주 묻는 질문

What is the equation for 우라늄-235 핵분열?
The balanced equation is: ²³⁵U + ¹n → ¹⁴¹Ba + ⁹²Kr + 3¹n.
What type of reaction is 우라늄-235 핵분열?
우라늄-235 핵분열 is a 핵 reaction.
Is 우라늄-235 핵분열 exothermic or endothermic?
우라늄-235 핵분열 is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -19200000000.0 kJ/mol.