Chain Fission Yield (%) for 233U,235U,239Pu, Thermal fission
Chain fission yield refers to the distribution of fission products produced when a heavy nucleus (such as Uranium-235 or Plutonium-239) undergoes nuclear fission. It is classified into three main types: Independent Yield – The probability of directly producing a specific fission fragment immediately after fission, before any radioactive decay occurs. Cumulative Yield – The probability of finding a specific fission product after all possible decay chains have been accounted for. Chain Yield – The sum of the yields of all isotopes with the same mass number (A), regardless of their atomic number (Z). Key Points about Chain Fission Yield : It represents how fission products are distributed in terms of their mass number. The chain yield curve typically has two peaks, one around mass numbers 90-100 and another around 130-140 , due to the asymmetric nature of fission. It is crucial for reactor physics, nuclear waste management, and nuclear weapon design. Reference All are included in the...