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Half Life In Nuclear Chemistry
 A student of nuclear chemistry is well aware that radioactive elements do not have a stable nucleus. By reducing their particles they change their nuclei and gain stability. This process is termed as radioactive decay. More..
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Effects Of Nuclear Explosion
Nuclear explosion is the cause of quick release of energy from a nuclear reactor that has been set at high speed, deliberately. The reaction could ne nuclear fission, nuclear fusion or a combination of both. |
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Effects that nuclear explosion has
- Direct effect of a nuclear blast is damage to life and property. This explosion is most serious in places of higher altitude. The blast range increases with height gain.
- The blast winds are much more powerful than a hurricane. So one can imagine the destruction that it can likely have.
- A nuclear explosion releases large amounts of radioactive substance. This can cause damage to the eyes. The retina of the eye can either become blinded due to the intensity of the infra red rays or it can melt because of the high temperature release.
- The tremendous heat output will result in burn injuries, both to the skin and to the skeletal system.
- Gamma rays will cause metal wires to act as antennas and produce high voltage. This voltage will result in permanent damage of wires and electronic applications.
- Earthquakes can occur as an aftermath to nuclear blasts. The pressure wave will travel from the underground to the area of explosion and cause a quake of great intensity.
- It will result in the death of many living organisms. Those that survive will show symptoms of radioactive poisoning.
- In the survivors, gene mutation will occur as a result of the radiation. This mutation will bring serious health hazards for the future generations.
- The explosion will have negative impact on the environment and the atmosphere.
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