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==Processing== | ==Processing== | ||
To use Uranium in nuclear fission, we need to increase the concentration of the fissile [[#Uranium-235|Uranium-235]]. | |||
Unfortunately, the only way to do this is to separate the Uranium-235 from the more common (but | |||
less useful) [[#Uranium-238|Uranium-238]]. Exposing natural Uranium to the high powered lasers in a [[Thermal Centrifuge]] | |||
should do the trick; however, this will require the ore to be [[Macerator|crushed]] and preferably [[Ore Washing Plant|cleaned]]. | |||
{{Grid/Machine | {{Grid/Machine | ||
|Type=Macerator | |Type=Macerator | ||
|Top=Uranium Ore | |Top=Uranium Ore | ||
|Bottom=RE | |Bottom=RE Battery (Charged) | ||
|Output=Crushed | |Output=Crushed Uran Ore | ||
|OA=2 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Grid/Centrifuge | {{Grid/Centrifuge | ||
|Top=Crushed | |Top=Crushed Uran Ore | ||
|Output1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |Output1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | ||
|OA1=1 | |OA1=1 | ||
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|OA2=4 | |OA2=4 | ||
|Output3=Stone Dust | |Output3=Stone Dust | ||
|Bottom=Advanced RE | |Bottom=Advanced RE Battery (Charged) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Grid/Ore Washing Plant | {{Grid/Ore Washing Plant | ||
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|Bottom=Bucket | |Bottom=Bucket | ||
|Water=1000 | |Water=1000 | ||
|Battery=RE Battery | |Battery=RE Battery (Charged) | ||
|Input=Crushed | |Input=Crushed Uran Ore | ||
|Output1=Purified Uranium Ore | |Output1=Purified Crushed Uranium Ore | ||
|Output2=Tiny Pile of Lead Dust | |Output2=Tiny Pile of Lead Dust | ||
|OA2=2 | |OA2=2 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Grid/Centrifuge | {{Grid/Centrifuge | ||
|Top=Purified Uranium Ore | |Top=Purified Crushed Uranium Ore | ||
|Output1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |Output1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | ||
|OA1=2 | |OA1=2 | ||
|Output2=Uranium 238 | |Output2=Uranium 238 | ||
|OA2=5 | |OA2=5 | ||
|Bottom=Advanced RE | |Bottom=Advanced RE Battery (Charged) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Uranium-235== | ==Uranium-235== | ||
'''Uranium-235''' is the more useful part of Uranium ore, however, it only accounts for 2.7-4.25% of natural Minecraftian Uranium (in real life, only about 0.72%). This is the part which sustains the fission chain reaction. Uranium-235, in sufficient quantity, can sustain fission even when being enriched with the common and non-fissile Uranium-238. The result is an even more useful beta-decayed Uranium-238, also known as [[Plutonium|Plutonium-239]]. | '''Uranium-235''' is the more useful part of Uranium ore, however, it only accounts for 2.7-4.25% of natural Minecraftian Uranium (in real life, only about 0.72%). This is the part which sustains the fission chain reaction; it is <i>highly</i> radioactive. Uranium-235, in sufficient quantity, can sustain fission even when being enriched with the common and non-fissile Uranium-238. The result is an even more useful beta-decayed Uranium-238, also known as [[Plutonium|Plutonium-239]]. | ||
===Recipes=== | ===Recipes=== | ||
// | {{Grid/Crafting Table | ||
|A1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|B1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|C1=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |||
|A2=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|B2=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|C2=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |||
|A3=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|B3=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235|C3=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |||
|Output=Uranium 235 | |||
}} | |||
{{Grid/Crafting Table | |||
|A1=Uranium 235 | |||
|Output=Tiny Pile of Uranium 235 | |||
|OA=9 | |||
}} | |||
==Uranium-238== | ==Uranium-238== | ||
'''Uranium-238''' is the most common isotope of Uranium. Uranium-238 alone cannot sustain a nuclear fission chain reaction, which is why it is enriched with Uranium-235. | '''Uranium-238''' is the most common isotope of Uranium. Uranium-238 alone cannot sustain a nuclear fission chain reaction, which is why it is enriched with Uranium-235. | ||
95.75-97.3% of natural Minecraftian Uranium consists of Uranium-238. The isotope itself is still radioactive, unless bundled into a large form. Our scientists | |||
still cannot explain this phenomenon, but there are a few HAYO-ish rumors involving tiny radioactive-eating bees... Don't ask me. | |||
=== | ===Recipes=== | ||
{{Grid/Crafting Table | {{Grid/Crafting Table | ||
|A1=Uranium 238|B1=Uranium 238|C1=Uranium 238 | |A1=Uranium 238|B1=Uranium 238|C1=Uranium 238 | ||
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|A3=Uranium 238|B3=Uranium 238|C3=Uranium 238 | |A3=Uranium 238|B3=Uranium 238|C3=Uranium 238 | ||
|Output=Uranium Block | |Output=Uranium Block | ||
}} | |||
{{Grid/Crafting Table | |||
|A1=Uranium Block | |||
|Output=Uranium 238 | |||
|OA=9 | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Enrichment== | ==Enrichment== | ||
Our best scientists have come to the conclusion that the magic ratio is 3:57. So, | |||
to enrich the Uranium and prep it for Fuel Rods, put those isotopes together in this formation: | |||
{{Grid/Crafting Table | {{Grid/Crafting Table | ||
|A1=Uranium 238|B1=Uranium 238|C1=Uranium 238 | |A1=Uranium 238|B1=Uranium 238|C1=Uranium 238 | ||
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|A3=Uranium 238|B3=Uranium 238|C3=Uranium 238 | |A3=Uranium 238|B3=Uranium 238|C3=Uranium 238 | ||
|Output=Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel | |Output=Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel | ||
}} | |||
Now that you have Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel, use a [[Canning Machine]] to fill an | |||
[[Fuel Rod (Empty)|Empty Fuel Rod]]. You should end up with a useable [[Fuel Rod (Uranium)|Uranium Fuel Rod]], | |||
which can be placed directly inside the reactor. | |||
{{Grid/Canning Machine | |||
|mode=A | |||
|can=Fuel Rod (Empty) | |||
|input=Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel | |||
|output=Fuel Rod (Uranium) | |||
|battery=RE Battery (Charged) | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Re-Enrichment=== | ===Re-Enrichment=== | ||
See [[MOX Nuclear Fuel]] | |||
{{Navigation}} | {{Navigation}} | ||
[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 8 February 2015
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Uranium can be obtained by mining Uranium Ore. It can be crushed, washed and centrifuged to create Uranium-235 and Uranium-238, which can be further used in nuclear engineering.
Processing[edit]
To use Uranium in nuclear fission, we need to increase the concentration of the fissile Uranium-235. Unfortunately, the only way to do this is to separate the Uranium-235 from the more common (but less useful) Uranium-238. Exposing natural Uranium to the high powered lasers in a Thermal Centrifuge should do the trick; however, this will require the ore to be crushed and preferably cleaned.
Uranium-235[edit]
Uranium-235 is the more useful part of Uranium ore, however, it only accounts for 2.7-4.25% of natural Minecraftian Uranium (in real life, only about 0.72%). This is the part which sustains the fission chain reaction; it is highly radioactive. Uranium-235, in sufficient quantity, can sustain fission even when being enriched with the common and non-fissile Uranium-238. The result is an even more useful beta-decayed Uranium-238, also known as Plutonium-239.
Recipes[edit]
Uranium-238[edit]
Uranium-238 is the most common isotope of Uranium. Uranium-238 alone cannot sustain a nuclear fission chain reaction, which is why it is enriched with Uranium-235. 95.75-97.3% of natural Minecraftian Uranium consists of Uranium-238. The isotope itself is still radioactive, unless bundled into a large form. Our scientists still cannot explain this phenomenon, but there are a few HAYO-ish rumors involving tiny radioactive-eating bees... Don't ask me.
Recipes[edit]
Enrichment[edit]
Our best scientists have come to the conclusion that the magic ratio is 3:57. So, to enrich the Uranium and prep it for Fuel Rods, put those isotopes together in this formation:
Now that you have Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel, use a Canning Machine to fill an Empty Fuel Rod. You should end up with a useable Uranium Fuel Rod, which can be placed directly inside the reactor.
Re-Enrichment[edit]
See MOX Nuclear Fuel
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