Deuterium-Tritium Fusion

2H + 3H → 4He + 1n

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Hydrogen H 1 (g)
Продукт Helium He 1 (g)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

D-T fusion is the basis for ITER and most fusion power research programs. Commercial fusion would provide virtually unlimited clean energy from seawater deuterium.

Свойства

Тип
Nuclear
Обратимая
Нет
Энергия
Экзотермическая
ΔH
-1700000000,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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.