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To: Jonty30

Got my answer. It is iron.

Anything above iron is the result of a super nova.


6 posted on 09/07/2011 1:37:17 AM PDT by Jonty30
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To: Jonty30

Then again, nevermind :)


8 posted on 09/07/2011 1:58:54 AM PDT by tlb
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I was reading that the first molecule of an element denser than iron at a star’s core means almost immediate destruction of the star.

As I understood it, it creates some sort of back pressure and shock wave that helps create more heavy elements. (as well as the destruction of the star)


14 posted on 09/07/2011 4:01:02 AM PDT by cripplecreek (A vote for Amnesty is a vote for a Permenant Democrat majority. ..Choose well.)
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