Concept information

physical process > nuclear reaction > nuclear fission

Preferred term

nuclear fission  

Definition

  • The division of an atomic nucleus into parts of comparable mass; usually restricted to heavier nuclei such as isotopes of uranium, plutonium, and thorium.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5722

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