During World War II, Teflon™ Was Used _

question 26

Multiple Choice

During World War II, Teflon™ was used _ .

• A) to package the shrapnel incorporated into the atomic bomb
• B) as a liner inside the atomic bomb to protect the guidance system from radiation
• C) as gasket material in the gaseous diffusion plant for separation of uranium isotopes
• D) to form the tube to keep the separate parts of the critical mass apart until the time for detonation of the bomb
• E) because its characteristic color change upon exposure to radiation made it an excellent indicator of radiation leaks

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