Convert Deuteron mass to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Deuteron mass [m_d] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to Deuteron mass.
How to Convert Deuteron Mass to Kiloton (Metric)
1 m_d = 3.3435837724e-33 kt
Example: convert 15 m_d to kt:
15 m_d = 15 × 3.3435837724e-33 kt = 5.0153756586e-32 kt
Deuteron Mass to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Deuteron Mass
The deuteron mass (m_d) is the mass of a deuteron, which is the nucleus of deuterium consisting of one proton and one neutron, approximately 3.3436 × 10^-27 kilograms.
History/Origin
The deuteron mass has been determined through nuclear physics experiments involving mass spectrometry and nuclear reactions, with precise measurements becoming available in the 20th century as experimental techniques advanced.
Current Use
The deuteron mass is used in nuclear physics, astrophysics, and related fields to calculate nuclear reactions, binding energies, and in the calibration of mass spectrometers involving deuterium nuclei.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.