When one element or isotope is converted into another chemical element then this process is known as nuclear transmutation.
In nuclear transmutation, there occurs a change in nucleus or core of the atom undergoing the reaction.
Nuclear transmutation is a nuclear reaction and during this reaction there is release of some energy.
Three pros of nuclear transmutation are as follows.
Produced energy can be utilized for any other reaction or work.
It releases green house gases and helps to decrease the effect of global warming.
Emit less amount of carbon dioxide.
Three cons of nuclear transmutation are as follows.
Since nuclear transmutation is a nuclear reaction so there will be production of some radioactive waste which can cause damage or harm to the environment.
Elements used in nuclear transmutation are non-renewable.
The waste produced can not be disposed off easily as the cost to manage nuclear waste is very high.
