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Pu-238 has the highest energy density which is why its so useful (both as a weapon and an energy source). Its the cheapest to use because it adds the least amou
by acadien 11y ago
Pu-238 has the highest energy density which is why its so useful (both as a weapon and an energy source). Its the cheapest to use because it adds the least amount of weight to the launch vehicle.
- cocoablazing 11y ago238Pu doesn't have anything to do with nuclear weapons. It is a highly unwanted contaminant of weapons-grade Plutonium.
- acadien 11y agoYes totally correct, its Pu 239 that's weapons grade. I got mixed up.