The Atomic Bomb
The atomic bomb would revolutionize modern warfare, and forever change diplomacy between nations. Scientists with the Manhattah Project created the world's first atom bomb, named Little Boy. In order to function, the bomb required Uranium-235, which was extremely difficult to extract. Uranium is made in several different forms, called isotopes. The Earth's crust is largely a mixture of two isotopes: Uranium-238, which makes up a majority 99.3%, and
Uranium-235, at only .7%. Uranium-238 is practically useless for making an atomic bomb, and the lack of Uranium-235 made it very difficult to acquire. After a sufficient amount was collected, however, Little Boy was completed. When Little Boy was activated, a small explosion sent a projectile through the bomb, which passed through Uranium-235 rings, causing its massive explosion.
Uranium-235, at only .7%. Uranium-238 is practically useless for making an atomic bomb, and the lack of Uranium-235 made it very difficult to acquire. After a sufficient amount was collected, however, Little Boy was completed. When Little Boy was activated, a small explosion sent a projectile through the bomb, which passed through Uranium-235 rings, causing its massive explosion.