Fission fragments

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013108",
  "term": "Fission fragments",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The atomic nuclei formed when a heavy nucleus undergoes nuclear fission, splitting into two or more smaller nuclei. These fragments are highly energetic and radioactive, carrying away a large portion of the energy released during the fission event. Their kinetic energy is typically in the range of 160 to 170 MeV.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nucleus",
    "nuclear fission",
    "kinetic energy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1542 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fission-fragments/"
}