Question

${}_{3}L{i}^6+{}_o{n}^1{\to }_{2}H{e}^4+1_T^3$ Occurs in nuclear reactors
If this is true enter 1, if false enter 0.

Answer 1

The statement is true.

${}_{3}L{i}^6+{}_o{n}^1{\to }_{2}H{e}^4+1_T^3$ Occurs in nuclear reactors.

In a fusion reactor, the concept is that neutrons generated from the D-T fusion reaction will be absorbed in a blanket containing lithium which surrounds the core. The lithium is then transformed into tritium (which is used to fuel the reactor) and helium. The blanket must be thick enough (about 1 metre) to slow down the high-energy (14 MeV) neutrons. The kinetic energy of the neutrons is absorbed by the blanket, causing it to heat up. The heat energy is collected by the coolant (water, helium or Li-Pb eutectic) flowing through the blanket and, in a fusion power plant, this energy will be used to generate electricity by conventional methods.