An isotopic species of lithium hydride is used as a potential nuclear fuel following…

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Problem

An isotopic species of lithium hydride

{}_6\text{Li}^2\text{H}

is used as a potential nuclear fuel following the nuclear reaction:

{}_6\text{Li}^2\text{H} \longrightarrow 2 {}_2^4\text{He}

Calculate the expected power production of megawatt (Mw) associated with 1.00 g of

{}_6\text{Li}^2\text{H}

per day assuming 100% efficiency. Given

{}_6\text{Li} = 6.01512 \text{ amu}

;

{}_1^2\text{H} = 2.01410 \text{ amu}

;

{}_2^4\text{He} = 4.00260 \text{ amu}