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Plutonium occur in deposits of uranium ores but only in ultratraces. In the nature plutonium appear as a result of spontaneous natural fission of uranium isotopes a process with a very low cross section.
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Why does plutonium not occur in appreciable amounts you natural ore deposits?
- The production of plutonium isotopes 238 and 239 in uranium ores by natural nuclear processes is very rare. - The primordial isotope Pu-244 (and the decay product Pu-240) disappear during the time.
Is Pitchblende an ore of plutonium?
No. Pitchblende is an ore of Uranium. It's been a long time since plutonium occured in nature.
How are nitrates produced?
Nitrate is mined from natural deposits of caliche ore . These deposits are mined primarily from saline mineral deposits that form veins and irregular masses in the bedrock. The ore is extracted by first drilling or blasting the soil overburden covering the deposits, then transported to the extraction plant. The overburden, usually 1 to 2 m thick, is removed mechanically and left on-site (Collings 1950). During refinement, crushed ore is dissolved at 35°C to extract nitrates, sulfates, potassium, and iodine. Nitrate precipitates are removed, crystallized, dried, and prilled.
Does Platinum occur with Gold ore?
Yes- typically platinum, gold, and palladium are found in the same ore.
What features do geologists look for when they prospect for ores?
Geologists prospect ores by looking at their shape, size, color and how hard it is. They also need to find what is inside the ore or else they will not know what kind of ore it is.
Why does plutonium not occur in appreciable amounts you natural ore deposits?
- The production of plutonium isotopes 238 and 239 in uranium ores by natural nuclear processes is very rare. - The primordial isotope Pu-244 (and the decay product Pu-240) disappear during the time.
What mine is used when ore deposits occur in veins?
a shaft mine
What kind of mine is used when ore deposits occur in veins?
A shaft mine is used to mine ore diposites from veins.
Where do minerals occur and why?
minerals occur at veins and lodes,sedimentary ore deposits,alluvial or placer depositsand by weathering.
What are some sources for silver?
silver occur in lead, zinc, and copper ore deposits
Igneous intrusions often are associated with valuable what?
Ore deposits
Is Pitchblende an ore of plutonium?
No. Pitchblende is an ore of Uranium. It's been a long time since plutonium occured in nature.
Does plutonium have an ore?
Plutonium has no ores; plutonium exist naturally in extremely traces in uranium ores.
Nepal natural resources?
Nepal natural resources are quartz, timber, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, and iron ore.
What is the name of ore in radium?
plutonium's pl
Natural resources associated with plate boundaries?
Fertile soils, ore deposits, fossil fuels and geothermal energy
Titanium ores can occur as?
Titanium ore can occur as vein mineral deposits, magma formed rocks, and beach sands.
