Model of splitting of uranium-235 atom
- Made:
- 1960-1970 in United Kingdom
Model of splitting of uranium-235 atom, unsigned, British, 1960-1970. Model illustrates the neutron striking uranium nucleus, which is split into barium and krypton nuclei.
Details
- Category:
- Nuclear Physics
- Object Number:
- 1995-791
- Materials:
- acrylic, plastic (unidentified), formica (TM), steel (metal) and birch plywood
- Measurements:
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overall: 310 mm x 362 mm x 142 mm, 2.64kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- Science Museum (Circulation Department)