Energy Encyclopedia

N

Neutron

Nuclear Energy

Uncharged nucleon.

A neutron is a baryon with no electric charge. Free neutrons induce fission in some nuclei and eventually decay if not absorbed.

Keep exploring

Articles

Fission Chain Reaction

When a neutron splits the 235U nucleus, 2-3 neutrons are released. The fission chain reaction occurs when they split other nuclei, releasing more neutrons.

3 min read

Glossary

F

Fission

Splitting of a heavy nucleus.