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2B years ago, the U235/U238 ratios were different. Isn't that (part of) the explanation?
by tgv 1y ago
2B years ago, the U235/U238 ratios were different. Isn't that (part of) the explanation?
- jwilk 1y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_nuclear_fission_reactor#Mechanism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_nuclear_fission_reacto... says: > A key factor that made the reaction possible was that [back then] the fissile isotope ²³⁵U made up about 3.1% of the natural uranium, which is comparable to the amount used in some of today's reactors.