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Xenon-135

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Xenon-135
Properties
TypeElement
Made With/BySILEX
Progression TierNuclear age
Relative EffortLow
Exists in RealityYes
Atomic Number54


Xenon-135
Main Information
CategoryRadiation emitter
Radioactivity3750.0 RAD/s
Gameplay Information

Xenon-135 is an extremely radioactive and dangerous powder radioisotope of xenon responsible for poisoning nuclear reactors (specifically, the RBMK) when on low power. It is so radioactive that it is naturally pyrophoric. One tiny pile of xenon-135 gives 375 RADs per second.

Production

In an RBMK, when the fuel receives a low amount of neutrons/flux, xenon-135 begins to build up faster than it is burned away. If this poisoned fuel is recycled in a SILEX, a tiny pile of xenon-135 powder may be extracted, albeit at a low chance of 1%.

Uses

Tiny piles of xenon-135 can be compiled into one powder.

Crafting Table
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Tiny Pile of Xenon-135 Powder
Xenon-135 Powder
  • It can be used to boost the  plasma forge for 600 ticks (30 seconds) using the powder, and 60 ticks (3 seconds) using the tiny pile.

Trivia

  • Xenon is a gas in real life, not a solid.
  • It was planned to be used in grenades to release it into the environment, giving nearby entities severe radiation poisoning and stalling RBMKs.