- Neutron | Definition, Charge, Mass, Properties, Facts | Britannica
Neutron, neutral subatomic particle that, in conjunction with protons, makes up the nucleus of every atom except ordinary hydrogen (whose nucleus has one proton and no neutrons) Along with protons and electrons, it is one of the three basic particles making up atoms, the basic building blocks of
- What is Neutron | Definition Properties | nuclear-power. com
Neutron radiation is highly penetrating Neutrons trigger nuclear fission The fission process produces free neutrons (2 or 3) Thermal or cold neutrons have wavelengths similar to atomic spacings They can be used in neutron diffraction experiments to determine the atomic and or magnetic structure of a material See also: Properties of the
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