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A neutron is a subatomic particle, symbol n or n0, that has no electric charge, and a mass slightly greater than that of a proton.

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is a subatomic particle found in tungsten isotopes
Tungsten has several stable isotopes, and the number of neutrons in the nucleus varies among them, affecting the atomic mass of the element.
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the particle that aneutronic fusion avoids
Aneutronic fusion is defined by the minimal production of neutrons, which are problematic in standard fusion because they cause material activation and require heavy shielding.
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reaction product
A high-energy neutron is released during D-T fusion, carrying 14.1 MeV of energy, which is the primary source of heat in fusion reactor blankets.
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